Pigeon Brook
Pigeon Brook is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1811. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pigeon Brook
The primary purpose of Pigeon Brook is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald & Elizabeth Harrington / Joel Sanborn (private). It impounds the Pigeon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1811, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Pigeon |
| Coordinates | 43.80778, -70.73806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1811 (215 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donald & Elizabeth Harrington / Joel Sanborn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00787 |
| Federal ID | ME00787 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |