Whitney Irrigation Pond
Whitney Irrigation Pond is an earth dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whitney Irrigation Pond
The primary purpose of Whitney Irrigation Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roger Whitney (private). It impounds the Whitney Irrigation Pond.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Whitney Irrigation Pond |
| Coordinates | 44.93975, -69.21640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Roger Whitney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME18001 |
| Federal ID | ME18001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |