New Pond
New Pond is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Maine, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Pond
The primary purpose of New 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 Great Salt Bay Sanitary District (public utility). It impounds the East Branch near Damariscotta.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Damariscotta |
| River/Stream | East Branch |
| Coordinates | 44.04820, -69.46295 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Great Salt Bay Sanitary District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00746 |
| Federal ID | ME00746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |