Anasagunticook
Anasagunticook is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Anasagunticook
The primary purpose of Anasagunticook is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Canton (local government). It impounds the Whitney Brook.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 582 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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 08/16/2023.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Whitney Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.44000, -70.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,924 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 582 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Canton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00434 |
| Federal ID | ME00434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |