Lovejoy Pond
Lovejoy Pond is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1835. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lovejoy Pond
The primary purpose of Lovejoy Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne (local government). It impounds the Lovejoy Stream.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 348 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1835, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| River/Stream | Lovejoy Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.37479, -70.03424 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 348 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00022 |
| Federal ID | ME00022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |