Sandy Pond #3
Key Takeaway
Sandy Pond #3 is classified as significant hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00355 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Freedom
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sandy Pond #3?
Sandy Pond #3 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sandy Pond #3?
Sandy Pond #3 is owned by Freedom (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandy Pond #3 built?
Sandy 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 Sandy Pond #3?
Sandy Pond #3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sandy Pond #3?
Sandy Pond #3 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 Sandy Pond #3 last inspected?
Sandy Pond #3 was last inspected on August 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.