Wassookeag Lake
Key Takeaway
Wassookeag Lake is classified as high hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.1% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 12.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,064 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | ME00356 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Dexter
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wassookeag Lake?
Wassookeag Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wassookeag Lake?
Wassookeag Lake is owned by Dexter (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wassookeag Lake built?
Wassookeag Lake was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Wassookeag Lake?
Wassookeag Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wassookeag Lake?
Wassookeag Lake has a dam height of 14 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 Wassookeag Lake last inspected?
Wassookeag Lake was last inspected on August 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.