Ripley Pond
Ripley Pond is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1877. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ripley Pond
The primary purpose of Ripley 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 Howard Sevey (private). It impounds the Ripley Stream near Ripley.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1877, 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 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Ripley Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.99222, -69.37306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1877 (149 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Howard Sevey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00518 |
| Federal ID | ME00518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |