Long Pond
Long Pond is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Long Pond
The primary purpose of Long Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Dole Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 656 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 960 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,007 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Dole Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.98400, -70.16940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 656 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,007 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,007 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,007 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 960 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00214 |
| Federal ID | ME00214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |