Alna Wcs
Key Takeaway
Alna Wcs is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | ME00473 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
IFW/State of Maine
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Alna Wcs?
Alna Wcs is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Alna Wcs?
Alna Wcs is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alna Wcs built?
Alna Wcs was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Alna Wcs?
Alna Wcs serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Alna Wcs?
Alna Wcs has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.