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 276–300 of 429
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake Westbrook Cumberland County | 11 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Highland Lake Bridgton Cumberland County | 8 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Higgins Somerset County | 18 | 1911 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hicks Pond Oxford County | 13 | 1944 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hewett Marsh Somerset County | 8 | 1955 | Low | Not Rated |
| Henderson #2 Knox County | 11 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Henderson #1 Knox County | 11 | 1970 | Low | Not Rated |
| Heald Stream Somerset County | 26 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Heald Pond Oxford County | 12 | 1860 | Low | Not Rated |
| Head Tide Lincoln County | 22 | 1880 | Low | Poor |
| Hatfield Lake York County | 21 | 1968 | Low | Not Rated |
| Harrington Lake Piscataquis County | 16 | 1930 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Hanson Flowage Dike Washington County | 7 | 1958 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hancock Pond Somerset County | 7 | 1923 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hamilton Pond Hancock County | 11 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond Kennebec County | 18 | 1919 | Low | Not Rated |
| Half Moon Pond Waldo County | 10 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Hackett Mills Androscoggin County | 8 | 1986 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Gun Point Ice Pond Cumberland County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Guilford Piscataquis County | 12 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Gristmill Pond Penobscot County | 15 | 1978 | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Green Lake Hancock County | 8 | 1911 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Great Works Stream Penobscot County | 8 | 1963 | Low | Not Rated |
| Great Works Pond Washington County | 13 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Great Pond Kennebec County | 14 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.