Crocker Pond
Crocker Pond is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crocker Pond
The primary purpose of Crocker 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 Murphy Brothers & Associates (private). It impounds the Sandy Stream.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 227 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 908 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Sandy Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.68742, -70.33984 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 908 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 908 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 681 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Murphy Brothers & Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00134 |
| Federal ID | ME00134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |