Penobscot Lake

Somerset County, Maine

River/Stream: Penobscot Brook

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
565 ft
Reservoir Storage
8,081 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-07-12

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
ME00216
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
45.91090, -70.22110
Age
110 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.