Half Moon Pond
Half Moon Pond is a concrete dam located in Waldo County, Maine. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Half Moon Pond
The primary purpose of Half Moon 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 Searsport Water District (public utility). It impounds the Halfmoon Pond.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 176 acres, and has a storage capacity of 880 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| River/Stream | Halfmoon Pond |
| Coordinates | 44.55318, -68.93012 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 176 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Searsport Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96061 |
| Federal ID | ME96061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |