Madison Paper Corp Log
Key Takeaway
Madison Paper Corp Log is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00736 |
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
Madison Paper Industries
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Madison Paper Corp Log?
Madison Paper Corp Log 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 Madison Paper Corp Log?
Madison Paper Corp Log is owned by Madison Paper Industries (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Madison Paper Corp Log built?
Madison Paper Corp Log 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 Madison Paper Corp Log?
Madison Paper Corp Log serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Madison Paper Corp Log?
Madison Paper Corp Log has a dam height of 18 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.