Dresden Bog
Key Takeaway
Dresden Bog is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 41.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 341 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | ME00474 |
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 Dresden Bog?
Dresden Bog 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 Dresden Bog?
Dresden Bog is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dresden Bog built?
Dresden Bog was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Dresden Bog?
Dresden Bog 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 Dresden Bog?
Dresden Bog has a dam height of 13 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 Dresden Bog last inspected?
Dresden Bog was last inspected on April 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.