Higgins
Key Takeaway
Higgins is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00438 |
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
Harmony
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Higgins?
Higgins 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 Higgins?
Higgins is owned by Harmony (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Higgins built?
Higgins was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Higgins?
Higgins serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Higgins?
Higgins has a dam height of 18 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 Higgins last inspected?
Higgins was last inspected on June 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.