CMP
Key Takeaway
CMP is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 77.8% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 231 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00594 |
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
Nicholas Cabral
Private
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What is the hazard classification of CMP?
CMP 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 CMP?
CMP is owned by Nicholas Cabral (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was CMP built?
CMP was completed in 1908, making it 118 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is CMP?
CMP has a dam height of 21 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 CMP last inspected?
CMP was last inspected on August 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.