Symmes Pond
Key Takeaway
Symmes Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00307 |
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
Charlene M. & Daniel J. Baldwin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Symmes Pond?
Symmes 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 Symmes Pond?
Symmes Pond is owned by Charlene M. & Daniel J. Baldwin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Symmes Pond built?
Symmes Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Symmes Pond?
Symmes 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 Symmes Pond?
Symmes 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.