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Maine — Piscataquis County — Allagash Stream

Location

StateMaine
CountyPiscataquis
RiverAllagash Stream
Coordinates46.27478, -69.35233

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage105,200 acre-ft
Max Storage105,200 acre-ft
Surface Area11,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2007
Inspection Frequency12

Dam Information

Year Completed1875
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypeState
OwnerBPL, DOC/State of Maine (Allagash Wilderness Waterway)
Other NameLock

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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