Mapleton
Mapleton is a timber crib dam located in Aroostook County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mapleton
The primary purpose of Mapleton 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 Mapleton (local government). It impounds the Presque Isle Stream near Mapleton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 45 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 |
| Nearest City | Mapleton |
| River/Stream | Presque Isle Stream |
| Coordinates | 46.68209, -68.15509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Mapleton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00483 |
| Federal ID | ME00483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |