Eddington-holbrook is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1802. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Eddington-holbrook
The primary purpose of Eddington-holbrook is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eddington-holbrook Dam, Inc. (private). It impounds the Davis Pond near Eddington.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 501 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,080 acre-feet. Completed in 1802, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Nearest City | Eddington |
| River/Stream | Davis Pond |
| Coordinates | 44.78856, -68.58540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1802 (224 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 501 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eddington-holbrook Dam, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96053 |
| Federal ID | ME96053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |