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 351–375 of 582
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moxie Somerset County | 19 | 1925 | High | Fair |
| Mulligan Bog Somerset County | 14 | 1960 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nadeau Pond Dam Aroostook County | 14 | 2007 | Low | Not Rated |
| Nash's Lake Washington County | 30 | 1890 | Significant | Poor |
| Nequasett Lake Sagadahoc County | 12 | 1920 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Nesowadnehunk Piscataquis County | 12 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| New Dam York County | 45 | 1910 | High | Fair |
| New Mills Kennebec County | 22 | 1885 | High | Fair |
| New Pond Lincoln County | 21 | 1992 | Low | Fair |
| New River Channel Dam Cumberland County | 13 | 1911 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Nezinscot River Androscoggin County | 21 | 1900 | Significant | Poor |
| Nicatous Stream Hancock County | 8 | 1974 | Low | Not Rated |
| North Auburn Androscoggin County | 12 | 1964 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| North Gorham Cumberland County | 28 | 1901 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Pond Oxford County | 11 | 1890 | Low | Not Rated |
| North Pond Oxford County | 17 | 1905 | Significant | Poor |
| North Twin Penobscot County | 35 | 1934 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 1 Penobscot County | 11 | 1934 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 2 Penobscot County | 11 | 1934 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 3 Penobscot County | 15 | 1934 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 4 Penobscot County | 11 | 1934 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 5 Penobscot County | 11 | 1934 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| North Twin - Dike 6 Piscataquis County | 13 | 1934 | High | Satisfactory |
| North Vassalboro Kennebec County | 15 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Norway Hydro Oxford County | 19 | 1935 | Low | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.