Eskutassis Pond
Eskutassis Pond is a rockfill dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eskutassis Pond
Eskutassis Pond is a dam in Penobscot, Maine. The dam is owned by Daniel Whittier (private). It impounds the Eskutassis Stream.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 895 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,702 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1860, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Eskutassis Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.23917, -68.45750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,702 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,702 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,014 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 895 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Daniel Whittier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00668 |
| Federal ID | ME00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |