Pine Springs Lake
Key Takeaway
Pine Springs Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 79.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00533 |
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
Pine Springs Road & Water LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Springs Lake?
Pine Springs Lake 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 Pine Springs Lake?
Pine Springs Lake is owned by Pine Springs Road & Water LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Springs Lake built?
Pine Springs Lake was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Pine Springs Lake?
Pine Springs Lake serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pine Springs Lake?
Pine Springs Lake has a dam height of 22 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 Pine Springs Lake last inspected?
Pine Springs Lake was last inspected on June 19, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.