Christina
Christina is an earth dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Christina
The primary purpose of Christina 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 Mccain Foods Usa, Inc. (private). It impounds the Prestile Stream near Fort Fairfield.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 7,392 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 480 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 05/11/2022.
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 | Aroostook |
| Nearest City | Fort Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Prestile Stream |
| Coordinates | 46.68992, -67.89376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,392 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | McCain Foods USA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00226 |
| Federal ID | ME00226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |