Upper Dam

Maine — Piscataquis County — Piscataquis River

Location

StateMaine
CountyPiscataquis
RiverPiscataquis River
Coordinates45.18370, -69.23000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Other NameMoosehead Dam

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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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