Meddybemps
Key Takeaway
Meddybemps is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 56 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 19.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,765 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00239 |
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 Meddybemps?
Meddybemps 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 Meddybemps?
Meddybemps is owned by IFW/State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meddybemps built?
Meddybemps was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Meddybemps?
Meddybemps serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meddybemps?
Meddybemps 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 Meddybemps last inspected?
Meddybemps was last inspected on August 22, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.