Trout Pond

Trout Pond Outlet· Somerset, Maine· Built 1915· Concrete· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Trout Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 74.1% in ME)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)
Year Modified1990
NID IDME96127

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: July 25, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Jay Clough

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trout Pond?

Trout 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 Trout Pond?

Trout Pond is owned by Jay Clough (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trout Pond built?

Trout Pond was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Trout Pond?

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

How tall is Trout Pond?

Trout Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Trout Pond last inspected?

Trout Pond was last inspected on July 25, 1996. 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.