Run-A-Round Pond
Key Takeaway
Run-A-Round Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00363 |
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
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Run-A-Round Pond?
Run-A-Round 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 Run-A-Round Pond?
Run-A-Round Pond is owned by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Run-A-Round Pond built?
Run-A-Round Pond 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 Run-A-Round Pond?
Run-A-Round Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, 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 Run-A-Round Pond?
Run-A-Round Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Run-A-Round Pond last inspected?
Run-A-Round Pond was last inspected on October 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.