Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sandy Creek
The primary purpose of Sandy Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bridgton (local government). It impounds the Willett Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Willett Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.02167, -70.70802 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bridgton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00415 |
| Federal ID | ME00415 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |