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
Showing 126–150 of 166
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Cove Washington County | 15 | 1879 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ellsworth Hancock County | 62 | 1907 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eel Weir Cumberland County | 22 | 1879 | High | Satisfactory |
| East Millinocket Penobscot County | 26 | 1907 | Low | Satisfactory |
| East Davee Brook Piscataquis County | 28 | 1972 | High | Satisfactory |
| Eagle Lake Hancock County | 8 | 1935 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Durepo Brook Aroostook County | 60 | 1974 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dunham Brook Piscataquis County | 18 | 1973 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dundee Cumberland County | 50 | 1913 | High | Satisfactory |
| Dole Pond Somerset County | 19 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dolby Penobscot County | 66 | 1906 | High | Satisfactory |
| Deer Rips Androscoggin County | 54 | 1903 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Dane Perkins York County | 12 | 1979 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Damariscotta - Waste Gate Dam Lincoln County | 10 | 1920 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Damariscotta - Intake Dam Lincoln County | 15 | 1920 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Community Pond Aroostook County | 21 | 1958 | High | Satisfactory |
| CMP Waldo County | 21 | 1908 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Chases Pond York County | 22 | 1902 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Caucomgomoc Lake Piscataquis County | 16 | 1981 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Cataract - East Channel Dam York County | 49 | 1938 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Caribou Aroostook County | 24 | 1889 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Canada Falls Lake Somerset County | 50 | 1921 | High | Satisfactory |
| Burnham Somerset County | 32 | 1929 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Brunswick Cumberland County | 42 | 1982 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bradbury York County | 12 | 1929 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.