Garland Pond Dike
Garland Pond Dike is an earth dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Garland Pond Dike
The primary purpose of Garland Pond Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Garland (local government). It impounds the Kenduskeag Br.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 114 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 675 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Kenduskeag Br |
| Coordinates | 45.03667, -69.15771 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Garland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME11001 |
| Federal ID | ME11001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |