Cascade Pond
Cascade Pond is a masonry dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1871. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cascade Pond
The primary purpose of Cascade Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead (private). It impounds the Vaughan Brook near Hallowell.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1871, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Hallowell |
| River/Stream | Vaughan Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.27574, -69.80154 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00060 |
| Federal ID | ME00060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |