Toddy Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Craig Pond Dam Alamoosook Lake
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Toddy Pond in Orland, Maine is a private dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction, with secondary purposes including recreation.
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Summary
The concrete structure, completed in 1900, stands at 16 feet high and 196 feet long, with a storage capacity of 22,300 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1,800 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 2,360 acres and drains a 25-square mile watershed.
Located on a brook that feeds into Alamoosook, Toddy Pond is under state regulation and inspection by the Maine Emergency Management Agency. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, with a fair condition assessment as of October 2021. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's spillway type and width are not specified in the data. The last inspection took place in October 2021, with a regular inspection frequency of every 6 years.
Overall, Toddy Pond serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, while also providing opportunities for recreation. Its location in a picturesque setting in Hancock County, Maine, and its historical significance as a structure built in the early 20th century, make it a notable site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn about the intersection of human engineering with natural landscapes.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
196 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
Brook to Alamoosook |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
2360 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
25 |
Nid Storage |
22300 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Toddy Pond