Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a concrete dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a dam in Waldo, Maine. The dam is owned by Town Of Swanville (private). It impounds the Goose River near Swanville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,510 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Nearest City | Swanville |
| River/Stream | Goose River |
| Coordinates | 44.52140, -68.99726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Town of Swanville |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00287 |
| Federal ID | ME00287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |