Popple Hill Pond
Key Takeaway
Popple Hill Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | ME96017 |
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
Jasper Wyman & Son
Private
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Low Hazard 9 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Popple Hill Pond?
Popple Hill 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 Popple Hill Pond?
Popple Hill Pond is owned by Jasper Wyman & Son (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Popple Hill Pond?
Popple Hill Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Popple Hill Pond?
Popple Hill Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Popple Hill Pond last inspected?
Popple Hill Pond was last inspected on May 2, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.