East Davee Brook
East Davee Brook is an earth dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About East Davee Brook
The primary purpose of East Davee Brook is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Dover Foxcroft, Town Of (local government). It impounds the Davee Brook East Branch near Dover; Foxcroft.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/03/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Maine dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Nearest City | Dover; Foxcroft |
| River/Stream | Davee Brook East Branch |
| Coordinates | 45.19982, -69.22611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dover Foxcroft, Town of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96080 |
| Federal ID | ME96080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |