Toddy Pond
Key Takeaway
Toddy Pond is classified as high hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 196 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 22.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00146 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Bucksport Generation, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Toddy Pond?
Toddy Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Toddy Pond?
Toddy Pond is owned by Bucksport Generation, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toddy Pond built?
Toddy 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 Toddy Pond?
Toddy Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Toddy Pond?
Toddy Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Toddy Pond last inspected?
Toddy Pond was last inspected on October 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.