North Vassalboro
Key Takeaway
North Vassalboro is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | ME00350 |
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
Raymond Breton
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Vassalboro?
North Vassalboro 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 North Vassalboro?
North Vassalboro is owned by Raymond Breton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Vassalboro built?
North Vassalboro 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 North Vassalboro?
North Vassalboro serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish 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 North Vassalboro?
North Vassalboro has a dam height of 15 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 North Vassalboro last inspected?
North Vassalboro was last inspected on July 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.