Schools Farm Dam
Schools Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Aroostook County, Maine. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schools Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Schools Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Schools Real Estate Holdings, Llc (private). It impounds the 0.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Coordinates | 46.23086, -67.82260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Schools Real Estate Holdings, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME15002 |
| Federal ID | ME15002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |