Branch Lake
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Nearest City | Ellsworth |
| River/Stream | Branch Lake Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.56761, -68.50664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,703 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Ellsworth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |