Bunganut Lake
Key Takeaway
Bunganut Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 280 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96153 |
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
Bunganut Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bunganut Lake?
Bunganut 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 Bunganut Lake?
Bunganut Lake is owned by Bunganut Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bunganut Lake built?
Bunganut Lake 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 Bunganut Lake?
Bunganut Lake 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 Bunganut Lake?
Bunganut Lake has a dam height of 14 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 Bunganut Lake last inspected?
Bunganut Lake was last inspected on August 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.