Mason
Mason is a masonry dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1835. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mason
Mason is a dam in Waldo, Maine. The dam is owned by James Munkelt (private). It impounds the Goose River near Belfast.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 86 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1835, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 08/18/2021.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Nearest City | Belfast |
| River/Stream | Goose River |
| Coordinates | 44.45710, -69.00640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 86 ft |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | James Munkelt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00286 |
| Federal ID | ME00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |