Lake Hebron

Lake Hebron is a concrete dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lake Hebron

The primary purpose of Lake Hebron 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 Monson (local government). It impounds the Tr Monson Stream.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 12 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 525 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,690 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 09/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyPiscataquis
River/StreamTr Monson Stream
Coordinates45.28577, -69.50034

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length12 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,690 acre-ft
Max Storage1,690 acre-ft
Normal Storage845 acre-ft
Surface Area525 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerMonson
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/22/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00165
Federal IDME00165
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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