Middle Pond
Middle Pond is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1901. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Pond
The primary purpose of Middle Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kittery Water District (public utility). It impounds the Cider Hill Creek near York.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 517 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Cider Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.18321, -70.68564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 517 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kittery Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00190 |
| Federal ID | ME00190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |