Whiskeag is a concrete dam located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 200 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 Whiskeag
The primary purpose of Whiskeag 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 Bath (local government). It impounds the Whiskeag Creek near Bath.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Sagadahoc |
| Nearest City | Bath |
| River/Stream | Whiskeag Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.92370, -69.83436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Bath |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00193 |
| Federal ID | ME00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |