Maine Dams
582 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
582
High Hazard
75
12.9%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
80
Average Age
111 yrs
Hazard Classification
High75 (12.9%)
Significant77 (13.2%)
Low429 (73.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory166 (28.5%)
Fair72 (12.4%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory80 (13.7%)
Not Rated264 (45.4%)
Federal
24
State
49
Local
155
Private
280
Tallest Dams
- Indian Pond 175 ft
- Wyman 155 ft
- Gulf Island 99 ft
- Ripogenus 83 ft
- Skelton 75 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Indian Pond High
- Wyman High
- Gulf Island High
- Ripogenus High
- Skelton High
Poor Condition Dams
- Libby BrookUnsatisfactory
- WoodlandPoor
- Bryant PondUnsatisfactory
- Old FallsPoor
- Wilson StreamPoor
All Dams in Maine
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| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Pond York County | 12 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
| Barker Mill Lower Androscoggin County | 30 | 1874 | Low | Fair |
| Bauneg Beg York County | 12 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Branch Lake Hancock County | 15 | 1911 | Significant | Fair |
| Branch Pond Kennebec County | 25 | 1817 | Significant | Fair |
| Brassua Somerset County | 50 | 1927 | High | Fair |
| Capisic Pond Cumberland County | 16 | 1956 | Low | Fair |
| Carleton Pond Kennebec County | 13 | 1904 | Significant | Fair |
| Carlton Pond Dam Waldo County | 15 | 1972 | Low | Fair |
| Center Pond Outlet Sagadahoc County | 10 | 1954 | Low | Fair |
| Cherryfield Washington County | 25 | 1965 | High | Fair |
| China Lake Kennebec County | 12 | 1910 | Low | Fair |
| Cider Mill York County | 13 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Cobbosseecontee Outlet Kennebec County | 14 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
| Cold Stream Pond Penobscot County | 13 | 1890 | Low | Fair |
| Craig Pond Dam Hancock County | 13 | 1891 | Low | Fair |
| Cranberry Lake Dam Washington County | 10 | 1950 | Low | Fair |
| Echo Lake Aroostook County | 17 | 1963 | Low | Fair |
| Estes Bog # 5 Androscoggin County | 15 | 1877 | High | Fair |
| Eustis Franklin County | 17 | 1952 | Significant | Fair |
| Garland Pond Penobscot County | 15 | 1905 | Low | Fair |
| Great Pond Kennebec County | 14 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Gun Point Ice Pond Cumberland County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Haley Pond Franklin County | 10 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
| Hanson Brook Aroostook County | 45 | 1966 | High | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.