Jordan Mill Privilege
Key Takeaway
Jordan Mill Privilege is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1770 and is 256 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 22 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1770 (256 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1974 |
| NID ID | ME00527 |
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
John Werner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jordan Mill Privilege?
Jordan Mill Privilege 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 Jordan Mill Privilege?
Jordan Mill Privilege is owned by John Werner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jordan Mill Privilege built?
Jordan Mill Privilege was completed in 1770, making it 256 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 Jordan Mill Privilege?
Jordan Mill Privilege serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jordan Mill Privilege?
Jordan Mill Privilege 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.