Jack's Pond
Jack's Pond is an earth dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jack's Pond
The primary purpose of Jack's Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laurice Grass-bell & Michael Foster (private). It impounds the 0.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 30 acres. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2023.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Coordinates | 46.28561, -67.87202 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Laurice Grass-Bell & Michael Foster |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME15003 |
| Federal ID | ME15003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |