Raynes Farm
Raynes Farm is a dam located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Raynes Farm
The primary purpose of Raynes Farm is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ifw / State Of Maine (state). It impounds the Beaver Pond Trib. Denham Stream.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 136 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| River/Stream | Beaver Pond Trib. Denham Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.10036, -69.87109 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IFW / State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96006 |
| Federal ID | ME96006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |