Capisic Pond
Capisic Pond is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Capisic Pond
The primary purpose of Capisic Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Portland (local government). It impounds the Capisic Brook.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Capisic Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.66401, -70.30713 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Portland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96009 |
| Federal ID | ME96009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |