Sebasticook
Sebasticook is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sebasticook
The primary purpose of Sebasticook is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Newport (local government). It impounds the Sebasticook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 128 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,288 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 128 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Sebasticook |
| Coordinates | 44.83982, -69.27600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 128 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,288 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Newport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00115 |
| Federal ID | ME00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |