Little Echo Lake
Key Takeaway
Little Echo Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 255 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00600 |
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
Smallidge Family Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Echo Lake?
Little Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake?
Little Echo Lake is owned by Smallidge Family Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Echo Lake built?
Little Echo Lake was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Echo Lake?
Little Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake?
Little Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake last inspected?
Little Echo Lake was last inspected on August 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.