Dole Pond
Dole Pond is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dole Pond
The primary purpose of Dole Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Dole Brook.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 947 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 371 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,857 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| River/Stream | Dole Brook |
| Coordinates | 46.01120, -70.19350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 947 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,857 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,857 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,857 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 371 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00213 |
| Federal ID | ME00213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |