Sanborn Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ellis Dam Smith's Mill Pond
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Sanborn Pond in Brooks, Maine, is a privately owned Fish and Wildlife Pond that serves as a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
The concrete dam, completed in 1876, stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, providing vital support for the local ecosystem. Situated along the Passagassa River, the pond covers an area of 98 acres and offers a serene retreat for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Sanborn Pond is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the pond remains a tranquil haven for wildlife and visitors alike. While the dam's spillway details and emergency action plan information are not provided in the data, the pond's historical significance and recreational value make it a noteworthy destination for those interested in water conservation and climate adaptation efforts in Maine.
Year Completed |
1876 |
Dam Length |
145 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR - Passagassa River |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
98 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
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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.
Sanborn Pond