Little Ossipee Lake
Key Takeaway
Little Ossipee Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 564 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00306 |
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
Waterboro
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Ossipee Lake?
Little Ossipee 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 Ossipee Lake?
Little Ossipee Lake is owned by Waterboro (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Ossipee Lake built?
Little Ossipee Lake was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Ossipee Lake?
Little Ossipee Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Ossipee Lake?
Little Ossipee Lake has a dam height of 14 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.