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
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| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Twin Penobscot County | 35 | 1934 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 6 Piscataquis County | 13 | 1934 | High | Satisfactory |
| Noyes Mill Aroostook County | 32 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Ripogenus Piscataquis County | 83 | 1916 | High | Satisfactory |
| Rumford Falls Upper Dam Oxford County | 40 | 1918 | High | Satisfactory |
| Scopan Aroostook County | 35 | 1928 | High | Satisfactory |
| Seabright Knox County | 23 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Sebec Piscataquis County | 15 | 1984 | High | Satisfactory |
| Seboomook Lake Somerset County | 60 | 1936 | High | Satisfactory |
| Silver Lake Hancock County | 29 | 1930 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Skelton York County | 75 | 1948 | High | Satisfactory |
| Snow's Pond Piscataquis County | 28 | 1970 | High | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam Penobscot County | 27 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Stone Dam - Dike 8 Penobscot County | 9 | 1900 | High | Satisfactory |
| Toddy Pond Hancock County | 16 | 1900 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Trafton Lake Aroostook County | 66 | 1969 | High | Fair |
| Upper Dam Oxford County | 25 | 1883 | High | Satisfactory |
| Violette Brook Aroostook County | 75 | 1975 | High | Fair |
| Wassookeag Lake Penobscot County | 14 | 1914 | High | Satisfactory |
| Wesserunsett Somerset County | 11 | 1800 | High | Satisfactory |
| Weston - North Channel Somerset County | 38 | 1921 | High | Satisfactory |
| Weston - South Channel Somerset County | 51 | 1921 | High | Satisfactory |
| Wilson Pond Franklin County | 24 | 1845 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Woodland Washington County | 46 | 1906 | High | Poor |
| 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.