Upper Stetson Stream
Upper Stetson Stream is an earth dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1853. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Stetson Stream
The primary purpose of Upper Stetson Stream is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stetson (local government). It impounds the Stetson Stream.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 768 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1853, 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Stetson Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.88762, -69.13800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1853 (173 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 768 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stetson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00402 |
| Federal ID | ME00402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |