Little Madaswaska
Little Madaswaska is a concrete dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Madaswaska
The primary purpose of Little Madaswaska 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 Loring Development Authority Of Maine (local government). It impounds the Little Madaswaska River.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| River/Stream | Little Madaswaska River |
| Coordinates | 46.95518, -67.98157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Loring Development Authority of Maine |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00491 |
| Federal ID | ME00491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |