Maranacook Lake
Maranacook Lake is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1820. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maranacook Lake
Maranacook Lake is a dam in Kennebec, Maine. The dam is owned by Winthrop/ Readfield (local government). It impounds the Mill Stream.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,673 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1820, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| River/Stream | Mill Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.30965, -69.97227 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,070 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,673 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Winthrop/ Readfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00099 |
| Federal ID | ME00099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |