Sheepscot Outlet
Sheepscot Outlet is a concrete dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sheepscot Outlet
The primary purpose of Sheepscot Outlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ifw/state Of Maine (state). It impounds the Sheepscot River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,215 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| River/Stream | Sheepscot River |
| Coordinates | 44.33871, -69.44236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,215 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IFW/State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00449 |
| Federal ID | ME00449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |