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 151–166 of 166
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kezar Falls - Approach Channel York County | 11 | 1910 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Upper Magurrewock Dike Washington County | 10 | 1955 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Vanceboro Washington County | 21 | 1967 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Wassookeag Lake Penobscot County | 14 | 1914 | High | Satisfactory |
| Wayne Village Kennebec County | 18 | 1850 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Webber Pond Kennebec County | 10 | 1920 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wesserunsett Somerset County | 11 | 1800 | High | Satisfactory |
| West Buxton York County | 30 | 1907 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| West Enfield Penobscot County | 39 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| West Grand Lake Washington County | 13 | 1836 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Weston - North Channel Somerset County | 38 | 1921 | High | Satisfactory |
| Weston - South Channel Somerset County | 51 | 1921 | High | Satisfactory |
| Williams Somerset County | 45 | 1939 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Woods Pond Cumberland County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Worumbo Androscoggin County | 17 | 1988 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Wyman Somerset County | 155 | 1930 | High | Satisfactory |
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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.