Seboeis Lake
Seboeis Lake is a concrete dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seboeis Lake
The primary purpose of Seboeis Lake 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 Maine Bureau Of Parks And Lands (state). It impounds the Seboeis Lake near T04 R09 Nwp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,201 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20,160 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Nearest City | T04 R09 Nwp |
| River/Stream | Seboeis Lake |
| Coordinates | 45.45302, -68.85147 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,201 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00159 |
| Federal ID | ME00159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |