Cathance Lake
Cathance Lake is a timber crib dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cathance Lake
The primary purpose of Cathance Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ifw/state Of Maine (state). It impounds the Cathance Stream.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,437 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,900 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23,508 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years 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 | Washington |
| River/Stream | Cathance Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.93801, -67.38022 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,437 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,900 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | IFW/State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00716 |
| Federal ID | ME00716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |