Page
Key Takeaway
Page is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 466 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1960 |
| NID ID | ME00368 |
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
Tenley Page Bevins
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Page?
Page 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 Page?
Page is owned by Tenley Page Bevins (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Page built?
Page was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Page?
Page serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, 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 Page?
Page has a dam height of 9 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 Page last inspected?
Page was last inspected on July 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.