Woodland
Woodland is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1906. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodland
The primary purpose of Woodland 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 Woodland Pulp Llc (private). It impounds the Saint Croix.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,350 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2022.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Maine dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Saint Croix |
| Coordinates | 45.15806, -67.40167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,350 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Woodland Pulp LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00218 |
| Federal ID | ME00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |