Eustis is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Maine, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 542 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Eustis
The primary purpose of Eustis is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Kei (maine) Power Management (i) LLC (private). It impounds the North Branch Dead River near Eustis.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 542 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 570 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 236 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Eustis |
| River/Stream | North Branch Dead River |
| Coordinates | 45.21840, -70.47550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 236 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,345 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kei (maine) Power Management (i) LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00129 |
| Federal ID | ME00129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |