Daigle Pond
Daigle Pond is a concrete dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1874. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Daigle Pond
The primary purpose of Daigle 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 Glenn Daigle (private). It impounds the Daigle Brook near New Canada.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1874, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 07/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Nearest City | New Canada |
| River/Stream | Daigle Brook |
| Coordinates | 47.18893, -68.46364 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Glenn Daigle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00236 |
| Federal ID | ME00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |