Stony Brook
Stony Brook is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stony Brook
The primary purpose of Stony Brook 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 Small Hydro East (private). It impounds the Stony Brook near Newry.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Newry |
| River/Stream | Stony Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.51340, -70.76920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Small Hydro East |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83024 |
| Federal ID | ME83024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |