Shapleigh Pond
Shapleigh Pond is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shapleigh Pond
The primary purpose of Shapleigh Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Newfield;shapleigh (local government). It impounds the Little Ossipee River near Shapleigh.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 07/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Shapleigh |
| River/Stream | Little Ossipee River |
| Coordinates | 43.60094, -70.88993 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Newfield;Shapleigh |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00308 |
| Federal ID | ME00308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |