Tacoma Lakes
Key Takeaway
Tacoma Lakes is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1885 and is 141 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,580 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1985 |
| NID ID | ME00400 |
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
Litchfield
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tacoma Lakes?
Tacoma Lakes 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 Tacoma Lakes?
Tacoma Lakes is owned by Litchfield (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tacoma Lakes built?
Tacoma Lakes was completed in 1885, making it 141 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 Tacoma Lakes?
Tacoma Lakes serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tacoma Lakes?
Tacoma Lakes 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 Tacoma Lakes last inspected?
Tacoma Lakes was last inspected on May 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.