Caribou
Caribou is a timber crib dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Caribou
The primary purpose of Caribou 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 Inclime, Inc. (private). It impounds the Aroostook River near Caribou.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 502 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,821 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,943 square miles. Completed in 1889, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Nearest City | Caribou |
| River/Stream | Aroostook River |
| Coordinates | 46.84890, -68.00150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,821 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,821 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,821 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,943 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 63,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | InClime, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00227 |
| Federal ID | ME00227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |