Sanborn Pond
Sanborn Pond is a concrete dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1876. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sanborn Pond
The primary purpose of Sanborn Pond 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 John Boynton (private). It impounds the Tr - Passagassa River near Brooks.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1876, 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 05/09/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Nearest City | Brooks |
| River/Stream | Tr - Passagassa River |
| Coordinates | 44.47714, -69.14280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1876 (150 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | John Boynton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00523 |
| Federal ID | ME00523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |