Carlton Pond Dam
Carlton Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carlton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Carlton Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Carlton Stream.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 415 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,659 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| River/Stream | Carlton Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.69660, -69.28333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,659 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,659 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 415 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,408 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00354 |
| Federal ID | ME00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |