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 101–125 of 429
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ayers Deadwater Outlet Dam Penobscot County | 13 | 2002 | Low | Not Rated |
| Saddleback Lake Franklin County | 10 | 1969 | Low | Not Rated |
| Run-A-Round Pond Androscoggin County | 12 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Run Around Penobscot County | 15 | 1894 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Ruffingham Wma Waldo County | 14 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rogers Neck Pond Sagadahoc County | 23 | 1880 | Low | Poor |
| Rocky Lake Outlet Washington County | 5 | 1966 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rocky Lake Washington County | 14 | 1966 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rocky Gorge Upper York County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rocky Bottom Penobscot County | 20 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rock Haven Lake York County | 14 | 1790 | Low | Poor |
| Rockabema Pond Aroostook County | 9 | 1880 | Low | Poor |
| Robinson Aroostook County | 18 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ripley Pond Somerset County | 10 | 1877 | Low | Not Rated |
| Riley Franklin County | 23 | 1897 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Rich Mill Cumberland County | 12 | 1770 | Low | Not Rated |
| Raynes Farm Sagadahoc County | 11 | 1949 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Raymond Pond Cumberland County | 8 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Range Pond #3 Androscoggin County | 21 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Rangeley Franklin County | 17 | 1836 | Low | Not Rated |
| Ragged Lake Piscataquis County | 30 | 1937 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Putt Brook Oxford County | 11 | 1940 | Low | Not Rated |
| Pushaw Lake Penobscot County | 8 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| Puffers Pond Penobscot County | 10 | 1810 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Porter Lake Franklin County | 8 | 1940 | Low | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.