Caucomgomoc Lake
Caucomgomoc Lake is an earth dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Caucomgomoc Lake
The primary purpose of Caucomgomoc Lake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Caucomgomoc Stream near Chesuncook.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,584 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,728 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42,516 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 177 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 07/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Nearest City | Chesuncook |
| River/Stream | Caucomgomoc Stream |
| Coordinates | 46.19440, -69.55950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42,516 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42,516 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42,516 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,728 acres |
| Drainage Area | 177 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00211 |
| Federal ID | ME00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |