Whitney Irrigation Pond
Key Takeaway
Whitney Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | ME18001 |
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
Roger Whitney
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitney Irrigation Pond?
Whitney Irrigation Pond 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 Whitney Irrigation Pond?
Whitney Irrigation Pond is owned by Roger Whitney (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitney Irrigation Pond built?
Whitney Irrigation Pond was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Whitney Irrigation Pond?
Whitney Irrigation Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whitney Irrigation Pond?
Whitney Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 16 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.