Eustis dam
Eustis
Eustis is a private hydroelectric dam located in the picturesque town of Eustis, Maine. Completed in 1952, this concrete dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 542 feet, providing a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the North Branch Dead River, with a drainage area of 236 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 11,345 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Eustis dam serves as a crucial source for hydroelectric power generation in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, indicating the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway type with a width of 542 feet and includes outlet gates such as slide and tainter gates for efficient water flow regulation.
With its scenic location and significant contribution to renewable energy production, Eustis dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, Eustis offers a fascinating case study in sustainable energy generation and the importance of proactive risk management in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Eustis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River Near Dead River | 883 cfs | → |
| Spencer Stream At Mouth | 514 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At The Forks | 813 cfs | → |
| Austin Stream At Bingham | 168 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At Bingham | 5,630 cfs | → |
| Carrabassett River Near North Anson | 1,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eustis .
Boat launches
- Canadian Road Stratton
- Arnold Trail 4026, Franklin County
- Park Road Rangeley
- State Park Road Rangeley
- Beach Road Somerset County
- Chemin De La Rivière-Bergeron Piopolis
Campgrounds
- Horns Pond Lean-Tos
- Cranberry Stream Campsite
- Avery Lean-To
- Safford Notch Campsite
- Bear Brook Permit Site
- Harrison’S Pierce Pond Camp
Paddle runs
- Kennebec Gorge
- The South Branch Headwater From Hilton Farm To Bridge At Upper End Of Canada Falls Lake; Also Penobscot Lake And Brook
- Canada Falls Lake To Pittston Farm
- Headwaters To Confluence With South Branch Penobscot River
- Pittston Farm To Golden Road Bridge (Approx. 2 Miles Below Lobster Stream)
More reservoirs
Track Eustis in the Snoflo app
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About Eustis
Where does the data for Eustis come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Eustis .