35Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County has 35 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cumberland County is 140 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Dundee at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| North Gorham | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1901 |
| Eel Weir | High | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1879 |
| Little Sebago Lake | Significant | Fair | 15 | Other | 1890 |
| Mallison Falls | Significant | Satisfactory | 14 | Hydroelectric | 1900 |
| Pigeon Brook | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1811 |
| Brunswick | Low | Satisfactory | 42 | Hydroelectric | 1982 |
| Gambo | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Hydroelectric | 1911 |
| Clark's Pond | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1882 |
| Songo Lock | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Navigation | 1830 |
| Mill Pond | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Fitch's Mill Pond | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Hydroelectric | 1790 |
| Capisic Pond | Low | Fair | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1956 |
| Stroudwater River | Low | Fair | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1849 |
| Cumberland Mills | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1896 |
| Millbrook | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Other | 1973 |
| Crystal Lake | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Panther Pond | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1925 |
| New River Channel Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Hydroelectric | 1911 |
| Rich Mill | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1770 |
| Jordan Mill Privilege | Low | Fair | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1770 |
| Sandy Creek | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Highland Lake Westbrook | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Foley Mill Privilege #4 | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Other | |
| Pleasant Pond | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1850 |
| Mill Pond | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1860 |
| Woods Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Gun Point Ice Pond | Low | Fair | 9 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1900 |
| Raymond Pond | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Other | |
| Peabody Pond | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1800 |
| Thomas Pond | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Knight's Pond | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |
| Highland Lake Bridgton | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Foster's Pond | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Watchic Pond | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1850 |