Peabody Pond is a dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 250 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Peabody Pond
The primary purpose of Peabody 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 Peabody Pond Association (private). It impounds the Northwest River near Sebago.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,590 acre-feet. Completed in 1800, 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 06/05/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Sebago |
| River/Stream | Northwest River |
| Coordinates | 43.93032, -70.69048 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Peabody Pond Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00328 |
| Federal ID | ME00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |