Pleasant Pond
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 4.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 189 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1950 |
| NID ID | ME00365 |
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
Turner
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Pond?
Pleasant 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 Pleasant Pond?
Pleasant Pond is owned by Turner (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Pond built?
Pleasant Pond was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Pleasant Pond?
Pleasant Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pleasant Pond?
Pleasant 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.