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 1–25 of 429
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Somerset County | 25 | 1922 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Adams Pond Lincoln County | 8 | 1935 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alder Brook Aroostook County | 35 | 1973 | Low | Not Rated |
| Allen Pond Androscoggin County | 7 | 1850 | Low | Not Rated |
| Alna Wcs Lincoln County | 7 | 1950 | Low | Not Rated |
| Annabessacook Lake Kennebec County | 11 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Anson Somerset County | 36 | 1923 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Automatic Kennebec County | 33 | 1924 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Barbless Pond Hancock County | 8 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barker Mill Lower Androscoggin County | 30 | 1874 | Low | Fair |
| Barker Mill Upper Androscoggin County | 24 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Barker Pond Oxford County | 8 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bar Mills York County | 25 | 1956 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Barrows Lake Washington County | 9 | 1971 | Low | Not Rated |
| Batson River York County | 18 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bauneg Beg York County | 12 | 1900 | Low | Fair |
| Bearce Flowage Dam Washington County | 9 | 1950 | Low | Poor |
| Bear Pond Androscoggin County | 16 | 1820 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bear Pond Oxford County | 15 | 1900 | Low | Poor |
| Beaver Pond Franklin County | 8 | 1935 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beech Hill Pond Hancock County | 7 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Bell Mill Washington County | 18 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Benton Falls Kennebec County | 27 | 1987 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Big Meadow Washington County | 12 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Billings Oxford County | 18 | 1800 | Low | Not Rated |
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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.