Lower Jr Grant

Washington, Maine· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lower Jr Grant is classified as low hazard in Maine. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 84.8% in ME)
Dam Length190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDME96008

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: May 2, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Jasper Wyman & Son

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lower Jr Grant?

Lower Jr Grant 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 Lower Jr Grant?

Lower Jr Grant is owned by Jasper Wyman & Son (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lower Jr Grant?

Lower Jr Grant serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lower Jr Grant?

Lower Jr Grant has a dam height of 26 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 Lower Jr Grant last inspected?

Lower Jr Grant was last inspected on May 2, 2011. 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.