Hanson Flowage Dike
Hanson Flowage Dike is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hanson Flowage Dike
The primary purpose of Hanson Flowage Dike is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usfws (federal). It impounds the Cranberry Brook.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Cranberry Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.08742, -67.30590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00638 |
| Federal ID | ME00638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |