Otter Flowage Dike
Otter Flowage Dike is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maine. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Otter Flowage Dike
The primary purpose of Otter Flowage Dike 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 Usfws (federal). It impounds the Otter Flowage.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet.
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 | Washington |
| River/Stream | Otter Flowage |
| Coordinates | 45.10534, -67.29083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96135 |
| Federal ID | ME96135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |