Middle Barn Meadow Dam
Key Takeaway
Middle Barn Meadow Dam is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 217 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96194 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Barn Meadow Dam?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam 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 Middle Barn Meadow Dam?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Barn Meadow Dam built?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Middle Barn Meadow Dam?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Middle Barn Meadow Dam?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam 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 Middle Barn Meadow Dam last inspected?
Middle Barn Meadow Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.