Lowell Lake

Lowell Lake· Penobscot, Maine· Built 1900· Rockfill· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lowell Lake is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 32.9% in ME)
Dam Length75 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage403 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDME00644

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 13, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Anna Osowick

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lowell Lake?

Lowell Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lowell Lake?

Lowell Lake is owned by Anna Osowick (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lowell Lake built?

Lowell Lake was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lowell Lake?

Lowell Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lowell Lake?

Lowell Lake has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lowell Lake last inspected?

Lowell Lake was last inspected on September 13, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.