Marks Lake
Marks Lake is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1820. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Marks Lake
The primary purpose of Marks Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald Page (private). It impounds the Middle River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1820, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Middle River |
| Coordinates | 44.75167, -67.51167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Donald Page |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00719 |
| Federal ID | ME00719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |