Medway

Maine — Penobscot County — West Branch Penobscot River

Location

StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
RiverWest Branch Penobscot River
Coordinates45.60734, -68.54580

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length448 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1922
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBlack Bear Hydro Partners, LLC

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Maine