Woods Pond
Key Takeaway
Woods Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 442 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1947 |
| NID ID | ME00416 |
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
Bridgton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Woods Pond?
Woods 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 Woods Pond?
Woods Pond is owned by Bridgton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woods Pond built?
Woods 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 Woods Pond?
Woods Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Woods Pond?
Woods 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.
When was Woods Pond last inspected?
Woods Pond was last inspected on April 13, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.