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 26–50 of 75
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gorham Cumberland County | 28 | 1901 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Auburn Androscoggin County | 12 | 1964 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| New Mills Kennebec County | 22 | 1885 | High | Fair |
| New Dam York County | 45 | 1910 | High | Fair |
| Moxie Somerset County | 19 | 1925 | High | Fair |
| Mount Zircon Oxford County | 70 | 1914 | High | Fair |
| Mill Street York County | 20 | 1910 | High | Fair |
| Millinocket Lake Penobscot County | 20 | 1910 | High | Satisfactory |
| Middle Dam Oxford County | 22 | 1883 | High | Fair |
| Messalonskee Lake Kennebec County | 14 | 1992 | High | Satisfactory |
| Megunticook West Knox County | 14 | 1900 | High | Poor |
| Megunticook East Knox County | 18 | 1900 | High | Poor |
| Mcdonough Brook Oxford County | 19 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Mattaceunk Penobscot County | 45 | 1939 | High | Satisfactory |
| Mantle Lake Aroostook County | 16 | 1971 | High | Fair |
| Lower West Bay Pond Hancock County | 12 | 1920 | High | Poor |
| Libby Brook Aroostook County | 53 | 1965 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Lake Auburn Androscoggin County | 17 | 1946 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Josephine Aroostook County | 31 | 1967 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Indian Pond Somerset County | 175 | 1955 | High | Satisfactory |
| Hydro-Kennebec (Old Canal Gatehouse) Kennebec County | 28 | 1989 | High | Satisfactory |
| Howard Pond Oxford County | 14 | 1800 | High | Poor |
| Hanson Brook Aroostook County | 45 | 1966 | High | Fair |
| Gulf Island Androscoggin County | 99 | 1926 | High | Satisfactory |
| Grand Lake (Matagamon) Penobscot County | 25 | 1941 | High | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.