Folly Pond South
Folly Pond South is an earth dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Folly Pond South
The primary purpose of Folly Pond South 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 Watershed Area.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Watershed Area |
| Coordinates | 43.19144, -70.69523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kittery Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00192 |
| Federal ID | ME00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |