State Street

Presque Isle· Aroostook, Maine· Built 1928· Timber Crib· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

State Street is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 77.8% in ME)
Dam Length125 ft
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)
Year Modified1994
NID IDME00479

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Presque Isle

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of State Street?

State Street 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 State Street?

State Street is owned by Presque Isle (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was State Street built?

State Street was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 State Street?

State Street serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is State Street?

State Street has a dam height of 21 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.

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.