Little Island Pond
Little Island Pond is a timber crib dam located in Franklin County, Maine, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Island Pond
The primary purpose of Little Island 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 Ursa Major Llc, C/o American Forest Management (private). It impounds the Tr Kennebago River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 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 08/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Tr Kennebago River |
| Coordinates | 45.26792, -70.78539 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ursa Major LLC, c/o American Forest Management |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00608 |
| Federal ID | ME00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |