Peabody Pond
Key Takeaway
Peabody Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 4.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00328 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Peabody Pond Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peabody Pond?
Peabody Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Peabody Pond?
Peabody Pond is owned by Peabody Pond Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peabody Pond built?
Peabody Pond was completed in 1800, making it 226 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Peabody Pond?
Peabody Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peabody Pond?
Peabody Pond has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Peabody Pond last inspected?
Peabody Pond was last inspected on June 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.