Damariscotta - Intake Dam, Maine, USA

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Quick Facts About Damariscotta – Intake Dam

Location: Lincoln, Maine
Coordinates: 44.061755, -69.527563
River: Damariscotta River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Gravity
Commissioned: 1920
Dam Height: 15 ft (5 m)
Dam Length: 200 ft (61 m)
Dam Capacity: 142,529 acre-ft (175,807 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Damariscotta – Intake Dam Information

Damariscotta – Intake Dam is a concrete gravity dam located about 2 miles from Damariscotta, Lincoln, Maine.

The dam, which is on the Damariscotta River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1920 and is currently owned by KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC.

Damariscotta – Intake Dam Structure

The Damariscotta – Intake Dam is approximately 200 feet (61 m) long, 15 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Damariscotta – Intake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 142,529 acre-ft (175,807 Ml) and maximum capacity of 142,529 acre-ft (175,807 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,625 acres (1,872 ha) and the total catchment area is 57 square miles (148 square kilometres).

Damariscotta – Intake Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Damariscotta – Intake Dam does not have any spillways.

Damariscotta – Intake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Damariscotta – Intake Dam
Lincoln, Maine
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 15 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 200 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 142,529 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 57 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Damariscotta – Intake Dam Weather

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Damariscotta – Intake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Damariscotta – Intake Dam?

Damariscotta – Intake Dam is in Maine.

In which county is the Damariscotta – Intake Dam?

Damariscotta – Intake Dam is in Lincoln County.

How high is the Damariscotta – Intake Dam?

Damariscotta – Intake Dam is 15 feet high.

How long is the Damariscotta – Intake Dam?

Damariscotta – Intake Dam is 200 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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