South Meduxnekeag
South Meduxnekeag is a concrete dam located in Aroostook County, Maine. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Meduxnekeag
The primary purpose of South Meduxnekeag 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 Ifw/state Of Maine (state). It impounds the S. Branch Meduxnekeag River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles.
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 | Aroostook |
| River/Stream | S. Branch Meduxnekeag River |
| Coordinates | 46.01106, -67.89842 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | IFW/State of Maine |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96137 |
| Federal ID | ME96137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |