West Grand Lake

Washington County, Maine (near Grand Lake Stream)

River/Stream: West Branch St. Croix River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
487 ft
Reservoir Storage
160,900 acre-ft
Year Completed
1836
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,450 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-22

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
ME00223
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
45.18140, -67.77790
Age
190 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.