Ellsworth

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaine
CountyHancock
Nearest CityEllsworth
River/StreamUnion River
Coordinates44.54466, -68.42954

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length377 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Max Storage2,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area613 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBlack Bear Hydro Partners, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDME00263
Federal IDME00263
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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