Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a concrete dam located in Hancock County, Maine, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake 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 Town Of Bar Harbor Water Division (public utility). It impounds the Duck Brook.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 467 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| River/Stream | Duck Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.37603, -68.24563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 467 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Town of Bar Harbor Water Division |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00397 |
| Federal ID | ME00397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |