Bauneg Beg
Key Takeaway
Bauneg Beg is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | ME00395 |
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
Bauneg Beg Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bauneg Beg?
Bauneg Beg 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 Bauneg Beg?
Bauneg Beg is owned by Bauneg Beg Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bauneg Beg built?
Bauneg Beg was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Bauneg Beg?
Bauneg Beg serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bauneg Beg?
Bauneg Beg has a dam height of 12 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.
When was Bauneg Beg last inspected?
Bauneg Beg was last inspected on October 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.