Stanley Pond

Ridlon Brook· Oxford, Maine· Built 1929· Concrete· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stanley Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage702 acre-ft
Normal Storage468 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)
Year Modified1975
NID IDME00361

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Hiram

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stanley Pond?

Stanley 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 Stanley Pond?

Stanley Pond is owned by Hiram (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stanley Pond built?

Stanley Pond was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Stanley Pond?

Stanley Pond serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Stanley Pond?

Stanley 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 Stanley Pond last inspected?

Stanley Pond was last inspected on September 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.