Caribou

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyAroostook
Nearest CityCaribou
River/StreamAroostook River
Coordinates46.84890, -68.00150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length502 ft
Year Completed1889 (137 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,821 acre-ft
Max Storage1,821 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,821 acre-ft
Surface Area162 acres
Drainage Area1,943 sq mi
Max Discharge63,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerInClime, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/25/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00227
Federal IDME00227
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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