First Davis Pond
First Davis Pond is a gravity dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About First Davis Pond
The primary purpose of First Davis Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samuel Revocable Trust (may Not Be Correct) Need To Research (private). It impounds the Davis Brook.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 770 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| River/Stream | Davis Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.23877, -69.41793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Samuel Revocable Trust (May not be correct) need to research |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00655 |
| Federal ID | ME00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |