Megunticook West

Knox County, Maine (near Camden)

River/Stream: Megunticook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
109 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,050 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-09-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00279
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
44.23558, -69.10037
Age
126 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.