Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond is a concrete dam located in Hancock County, Maine, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jordan Pond
The primary purpose of Jordan Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mount Desert Water District (public utility). It impounds the Jordan Stream.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,685 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 | Hancock |
| River/Stream | Jordan Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.32214, -68.25467 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,685 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,685 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mount Desert Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00702 |
| Federal ID | ME00702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |