Barrows Lake
Key Takeaway
Barrows Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 899 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00633 |
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 Barrows Lake?
Barrows Lake 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 Barrows Lake?
Barrows Lake is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barrows Lake built?
Barrows Lake was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Barrows Lake?
Barrows Lake serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barrows Lake?
Barrows Lake has a dam height of 9 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.