Forest City

Washington County, Maine (near Forest City)

River/Stream: East Branch St. Croix River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
544 ft
Reservoir Storage
105,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-22

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
ME00221
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
45.66465, -67.73416
Age
77 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.