Cold Stream Pond
Cold Stream Pond is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cold Stream Pond
The primary purpose of Cold Stream 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 Ifw/state Of Maine (state). It impounds the Craig Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 19 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,628 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1890, 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. 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 | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Craig Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.24738, -68.56345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,628 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | IFW/State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00154 |
| Federal ID | ME00154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |