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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings Mills Kennebec County | 9 | 1915 | Low | Fair |
| Waverly Avenue Somerset County | 11 | 1893 | Significant | Fair |
| Wah-Tuh Lake Sagadahoc County | 16 | 1890 | Low | Fair |
| Wadleigh York County | 14 | 1920 | Significant | Fair |
| Violette Brook Aroostook County | 75 | 1975 | High | Fair |
| Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel Oxford County | 8 | 1860 | Low | Fair |
| Trafton Lake Aroostook County | 66 | 1969 | High | Fair |
| Symmes Pond York County | 9 | 1969 | Low | Fair |
| Stroudwater River Cumberland County | 16 | 1849 | Low | Fair |
| Stoddards Pond Sagadahoc County | 23 | 1964 | Low | Fair |
| Smith Farm Aroostook County | 35 | 1966 | Significant | Fair |
| Sawyer's Pond Lincoln County | 20 | 1935 | Significant | Fair |
| Salmon Lake Kennebec County | 11 | 1896 | Significant | Fair |
| River Street York County | 17 | 1870 | Significant | Fair |
| Pond Farm Penobscot County | 40 | 1920 | Low | Fair |
| Pioneer Somerset County | 12 | 1890 | Low | Fair |
| Parker Pond Kennebec County | 14 | 1920 | Significant | Fair |
| Panther Pond Cumberland County | 13 | 1925 | Low | Fair |
| Otter Dam Washington County | 11 | 1964 | Low | Fair |
| Number One Pond York County | 14 | 1912 | Low | Fair |
| Norway Lake Oxford County | 16 | 1930 | Significant | Fair |
| New Pond Lincoln County | 21 | 1992 | Low | Fair |
| New Mills Kennebec County | 22 | 1885 | High | Fair |
| New Dam York County | 45 | 1910 | High | Fair |
| Moxie Somerset County | 19 | 1925 | 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.