Sand Pond
Sand Pond is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sand Pond
The primary purpose of Sand 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 Brenda Bailey Until 10/9/20. She Sold The House. (private). It impounds the Lombard Brook.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Lombard Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.19444, -70.60472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Brenda Bailey until 10/9/20. She sold the house. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00553 |
| Federal ID | ME00553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |