State Street
State Street is a timber crib dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About State Street
The primary purpose of State Street is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Presque Isle (local government). It impounds the Presque Isle.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, 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 | Aroostook |
| River/Stream | Presque Isle |
| Coordinates | 46.68166, -68.01735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Presque Isle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00479 |
| Federal ID | ME00479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |