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 51–75 of 77
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond Hancock County | 11 | 1948 | Significant | Poor |
| Lermond Pond Knox County | 12 | 1850 | Significant | Poor |
| Ledgemere York County | 25 | 1905 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Lake St George Waldo County | 15 | 1820 | Significant | Fair |
| Jack's Pond Aroostook County | 17 | 1960 | Significant | Fair |
| Indian Pond - East Dike Somerset County | 15 | 1955 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Hunnewell Lake Aroostook County | 12 | 1968 | Significant | Poor |
| Hobbs Pond Oxford County | 12 | 1976 | Significant | Poor |
| Haley Pond Franklin County | 10 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
| Great Moose Lake Somerset County | 16 | 1924 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Gordon's Pond Piscataquis County | 40 | 1965 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Eustis Franklin County | 17 | 1952 | Significant | Fair |
| Colton Brook Oxford County | 34 | 1969 | Significant | Poor |
| Colcord Pond Oxford County | 11 | 1919 | Significant | Poor |
| Cochnewagon Kennebec County | 9 | 1900 | Significant | Unsatisfactory |
| Cobbosseecontee Outlet Kennebec County | 14 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
| Clearwater Pond Franklin County | 10 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Chases Pond York County | 22 | 1902 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Carleton Pond Kennebec County | 13 | 1904 | Significant | Fair |
| Branch Pond Kennebec County | 25 | 1817 | Significant | Fair |
| Branch Lake Hancock County | 15 | 1911 | Significant | Fair |
| Boulter York County | 31 | 1950 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Bickford Pond Oxford County | 11 | 1856 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Beaver Dam Pond York County | 12 | 1900 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Balch Pond York County | 12 | 1900 | Significant | Fair |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.