Nesowadnehunk
Nesowadnehunk is a concrete dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nesowadnehunk
The primary purpose of Nesowadnehunk 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 Leo T. Purrington (private). It impounds the Nesowadnehunk.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 359 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,427 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| River/Stream | Nesowadnehunk |
| Coordinates | 46.02002, -69.06932 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 359 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,427 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Leo T. Purrington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00207 |
| Federal ID | ME00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |