Ripogenus

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaine
CountyPiscataquis
Nearest CityMillinocket
River/StreamWest Branch Penobscot River
Coordinates45.88150, -69.17670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length795 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage688,000 acre-ft
Max Storage688,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage688,000 acre-ft
Surface Area29,279 acres
Drainage Area1,422 sq mi
Max Discharge95,660 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDME00204
Federal IDME00204
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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