Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co.
Key Takeaway
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 588 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1980 |
| NID ID | ME00301 |
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
IFW/State of Maine
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co.?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. 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 Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co.?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. built?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. 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 Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co.?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co.?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. 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.
When was Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. last inspected?
Lubec Water & Elec. Light Co. was last inspected on November 19, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.