Sokokis Lake North
Key Takeaway
Sokokis Lake North is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1901 and is 125 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1973 |
| NID ID | ME00305 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Limerick
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sokokis Lake North?
Sokokis Lake North 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 Sokokis Lake North?
Sokokis Lake North is owned by Limerick (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sokokis Lake North built?
Sokokis Lake North was completed in 1901, making it 125 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 Sokokis Lake North?
Sokokis Lake North serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sokokis Lake North?
Sokokis Lake North has a dam height of 15 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.