Little Brook

Little Brook· York, Maine· Built 1968· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Little Brook is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDME00531

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 1, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

David Leavitt

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Brook?

Little Brook 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 Little Brook?

Little Brook is owned by David Leavitt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Little Brook built?

Little Brook was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Little Brook?

Little Brook serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Little Brook?

Little Brook has a dam height of 10 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 Little Brook last inspected?

Little Brook was last inspected on August 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.