Run-a-round Pond
Run-a-round Pond is a stone dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Run-a-round Pond
The primary purpose of Run-a-round Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maine Bureau Of Parks And Lands (state). It impounds the Chandler River near Durham.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Nearest City | Durham |
| River/Stream | Chandler River |
| Coordinates | 43.95050, -70.16925 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00363 |
| Federal ID | ME00363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |