Dams in Maine
586
Total Dams
73
High Hazard
12.46%
% High Hazard
110.8 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook | 41 | 12 | 29.27% | 74.6 yrs |
| Somerset | 49 | 9 | 18.37% | 112.5 yrs |
| Penobscot | 67 | 8 | 11.94% | 112.7 yrs |
| Oxford | 48 | 8 | 16.67% | 122.2 yrs |
| Hancock | 36 | 7 | 19.44% | 104.7 yrs |
| Piscataquis | 37 | 6 | 16.22% | 94.7 yrs |
| Androscoggin | 25 | 4 | 16.00% | 129.8 yrs |
| York | 52 | 4 | 7.69% | 108.4 yrs |
| Kennebec | 41 | 4 | 9.76% | 127.9 yrs |
| Cumberland | 35 | 3 | 8.57% | 140.9 yrs |
| Knox | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 102.1 yrs |
| Washington | 57 | 3 | 5.26% | 96.0 yrs |
| Lincoln | 23 | 1 | 4.35% | 97.1 yrs |
| Franklin | 25 | 1 | 4.00% | 116.6 yrs |
| Waldo | 27 | 0 | 0.00% | 131.0 yrs |
| Sagadahoc | 9 | 0 | 0.00% | 107.1 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Maine
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Pond | 175 ft | Somerset | High Hazard |
| Wyman | 155 ft | Somerset | High Hazard |
| Gulf Island | 99 ft | Androscoggin | High Hazard |
| Ripogenus | 83 ft | Piscataquis | High Hazard |
| Skelton | 75 ft | York | High Hazard |
| Violette Brook | 75 ft | Aroostook | High Hazard |
| Aziscohos | 74 ft | Oxford | High Hazard |
| Mount Zircon | 70 ft | Oxford | High Hazard |
| Bell Marsh | 70 ft | York | Significant Hazard |
| Bonny Eagle | 67 ft | York | Low Hazard |