Upper Dam

Piscataquis County, Maine (near Dover-Foxcroft)

River/Stream: Piscataquis River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
22,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-03

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00157
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
45.18370, -69.23000
Age
118 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.