Scituate Pond
Scituate Pond is an earth dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scituate Pond
The primary purpose of Scituate Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gail Deperrio (private). It impounds the Cider Hill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Cider Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.17333, -70.67500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gail DePerrio |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00191 |
| Federal ID | ME00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |