Adams Pond
Adams Pond is a concrete dam located in Lincoln County, Maine, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams Pond
The primary purpose of Adams Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Boothbay Region Water District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Cross River near Boothbay.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 28 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 01/02/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Boothbay |
| River/Stream | Tr Cross River |
| Coordinates | 43.89667, -69.63000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Boothbay Region Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00413 |
| Federal ID | ME00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |