West Enfield

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
Nearest CityHowland
River/StreamPenobscot River
Coordinates45.25030, -68.64870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length972 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,480 acre-ft
Max Storage11,480 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,480 acre-ft
Surface Area1,125 acres
Drainage Area5,100 sq mi
Max Discharge96,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBangor-Pacific Hydro Associates
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00142
Federal IDME00142
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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