Whiting
Key Takeaway
Whiting is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 77.8% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00291 |
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
Downeast Salmon Federation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whiting?
Whiting 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 Whiting?
Whiting is owned by Downeast Salmon Federation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whiting built?
Whiting was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Whiting?
Whiting serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whiting?
Whiting has a dam height of 21 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.