Nequasett Lake
Nequasett Lake is a dam located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nequasett Lake
Nequasett Lake is a dam in Sagadahoc, Maine. The dam is owned by Bath Water District (public utility). It impounds the Nequasett Brook near Woolwich.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 128 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 430 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,440 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 12/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Nearest City | Woolwich |
| River/Stream | Nequasett Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.93124, -69.77853 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 128 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 430 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bath Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00281 |
| Federal ID | ME00281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |