Watchic Pond
Key Takeaway
Watchic Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 448 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | ME00043 |
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
Watchic Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watchic Pond?
Watchic 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 Watchic Pond?
Watchic Pond is owned by Watchic Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watchic Pond built?
Watchic Pond was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Watchic Pond?
Watchic Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Watchic Pond?
Watchic 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.
When was Watchic Pond last inspected?
Watchic Pond was last inspected on October 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.