Raynes Farm
Key Takeaway
Raynes Farm is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | ME96006 |
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 Raynes Farm?
Raynes Farm 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 Raynes Farm?
Raynes Farm is owned by IFW / State of Maine (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Raynes Farm built?
Raynes Farm was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Raynes Farm?
Raynes Farm serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Raynes Farm?
Raynes Farm has a dam height of 11 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 Raynes Farm last inspected?
Raynes Farm was last inspected on March 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.