Lower Hadlock Pond
Lower Hadlock Pond is a concrete dam located in Hancock County, Maine, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Hadlock Pond
The primary purpose of Lower Hadlock Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mount Desert Water District (public utility). It impounds the Hadlock Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 08/09/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| River/Stream | Hadlock Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.30866, -68.29132 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mount Desert Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00271 |
| Federal ID | ME00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |