Danforth is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1845. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Danforth
The primary purpose of Danforth is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Baskahegan Dam Co. (private). It impounds the Baskehegan near Danforth.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,645 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93,952 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 178 square miles. Completed in 1845, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Danforth |
| River/Stream | Baskehegan |
| Coordinates | 45.65908, -67.86887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93,952 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93,952 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,912 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,645 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Baskahegan Dam Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00178 |
| Federal ID | ME00178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |