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 376–400 of 582
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Lake Oxford County | 16 | 1930 | Significant | Fair |
| Noyes Mill Aroostook County | 32 | 1962 | High | Satisfactory |
| Number One Pond York County | 14 | 1912 | Low | Fair |
| Oakland Kennebec County | 14 | 1901 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Old Falls York County | 36 | 1890 | Significant | Poor |
| Orland Village Hancock County | 15 | 1930 | Low | Not Rated |
| Orono Penobscot County | 15 | 1917 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Otis Franklin County | 19 | 1898 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Otter Dam Washington County | 11 | 1964 | Low | Fair |
| Otter Flowage Dike Washington County | 11 | — | Low | Not Rated |
| Page Oxford County | 9 | 1880 | Low | Not Rated |
| Panther Pond Cumberland County | 13 | 1925 | Low | Fair |
| Parker Pond Kennebec County | 14 | 1920 | Significant | Fair |
| Parson's Mill Androscoggin County | 10 | 1860 | Low | Not Rated |
| Pattee Mill Aroostook County | 15 | 1979 | Low | Not Rated |
| Patte Mill Dam Oxford County | 13 | 1880 | Low | Not Rated |
| Patten Brook Hancock County | 9 | 1900 | Low | Not Rated |
| Peabody Pond Cumberland County | 8 | 1800 | Low | Not Rated |
| Pejepscot Sagadahoc County | 48 | 1896 | Significant | Satisfactory |
| Pennell Pond Somerset County | 14 | 1961 | Low | Not Rated |
| Penobscot Lake Somerset County | 14 | 1916 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Perry Station Dam Washington County | 20 | 1911 | Significant | Poor |
| Philips Lake Hancock County | 10 | 1900 | Low | Poor |
| Pierce Pond Dam Somerset County | 10 | 1920 | Low | Not Rated |
| Pigeon Brook Cumberland County | 12 | 1811 | Significant | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.