Twitchell Pond
Key Takeaway
Twitchell Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 702 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 179 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1972 |
| NID ID | ME00297 |
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
Patrick Hack
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twitchell Pond?
Twitchell 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 Twitchell Pond?
Twitchell Pond is owned by Patrick Hack (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twitchell Pond built?
Twitchell Pond was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Twitchell Pond?
Twitchell Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Twitchell Pond?
Twitchell Pond has a dam height of 7 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.