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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake (Matagamon) Penobscot County | 25 | 1941 | High | Poor |
| Gilman Stream Somerset County | 17 | 1911 | Low | Poor |
| Garland Pond Dike Penobscot County | 8 | 1905 | Low | Poor |
| Folsom Pond Penobscot County | 18 | 1918 | Low | Poor |
| Flying Pond Kennebec County | 7 | 1952 | Low | Poor |
| Eskutassis Pond Penobscot County | 10 | 1860 | Low | Poor |
| Emery Mills York County | 29 | 1889 | High | Poor |
| Daly Flowage Dam Washington County | 10 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
| Colton Brook Oxford County | 34 | 1969 | Significant | Poor |
| Colcord Pond Oxford County | 11 | 1919 | Significant | Poor |
| Clearwater Pond Franklin County | 10 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Clay's Pond Oxford County | 8 | 1977 | Low | Poor |
| Christina Aroostook County | 30 | 1967 | High | Poor |
| Casket Mill Knox County | 25 | 1920 | Low | Poor |
| Bear Pond Oxford County | 15 | 1900 | Low | Poor |
| Bearce Flowage Dam Washington County | 9 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
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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.