| Frame type | Support | Oppose |
| Provisioning | - | Benthic fauna and riparian vegetation harmed; lower water level |
| Regulating | Address water problems in house basements | - |
| Cultural: recreation | Trout and grayling fishing available | Fish have not come back since dam collapse |
| Cultural: aesthetics | Old pictures show how pretty stream was | Loss of reflecting pond |
| Cultural: heritage | - | Dam has high cultural historical value |
| Restoration | Want a natural stream | Dam has existed for many years |
| Economics | Property values will rebound | Stocked fish come from the fish hatchery at the dam; property values will decrease |