Stump Pond
Stump Pond is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stump Pond
The primary purpose of Stump 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 Town Of Lincoln (local government). It impounds the Cambolasse Stream.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,089 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Cambolasse Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.38417, -68.47750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,089 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,089 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Town of Lincoln |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00176 |
| Federal ID | ME00176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |