Range Pond #3
Key Takeaway
Range Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 77.8% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 173 acres |
| Drainage Area | 173 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | ME00378 |
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
Poland
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Range Pond #3?
Range Pond #3 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 Range Pond #3?
Range Pond #3 is owned by Poland (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Range Pond #3 built?
Range Pond #3 was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Range Pond #3?
Range Pond #3 serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Range Pond #3?
Range Pond #3 has a dam height of 21 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.