Pejepscot
Pejepscot is a timber crib dam located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, built in 1896. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pejepscot
The primary purpose of Pejepscot is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Androscoggin River near Brunswick.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 225 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,420 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 09/01/2022.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Nearest City | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 43.95670, -70.02460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,278 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 225 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,420 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00003 |
| Federal ID | ME00003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |