Puffers Pond
Key Takeaway
Puffers Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1810 and is 216 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1810 (216 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00366 |
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
Troy Dyer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Puffers Pond?
Puffers 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 Puffers Pond?
Puffers Pond is owned by Troy Dyer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Puffers Pond built?
Puffers Pond was completed in 1810, making it 216 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 Puffers Pond?
Puffers Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Puffers Pond?
Puffers Pond has a dam height of 10 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 Puffers Pond last inspected?
Puffers Pond was last inspected on October 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.