Easton Intake
Easton Intake is a concrete dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Easton Intake
The primary purpose of Easton Intake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Mccain Foods Usa, Inc. (private). It impounds the Prestile Stream.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 11/14/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| River/Stream | Prestile Stream |
| Coordinates | 46.66284, -67.89749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | McCain Foods USA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00477 |
| Federal ID | ME00477 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |