Sam Ayers Deadwater Outlet Dam
Sam Ayers Deadwater Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sam Ayers Deadwater Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Sam Ayers Deadwater Outlet Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Penobscot Nation (tribal government). It impounds the Sam Ayers near Lincoln.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Sam Ayers |
| Coordinates | 45.48045, -68.63324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Penobscot Nation |
| Owner Type | Tribal Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00811 |
| Federal ID | ME00811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |