Christina Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Christina, a privately owned dam located in Fort Fairfield, Maine, serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation and water supply.


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Summary

Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 13,900 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 480 acres and drains an area of 5 square miles, providing essential water resources to the region.

Despite its vital role in water management, Christina poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition as assessed in May 2019. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 6 years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2019. In case of emergencies, it is crucial to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, ensuring timely response and communication with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

Located on Prestile Stream, Christina's operation and maintenance fall under the jurisdiction of the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). With its significant impact on water resources and climate in the Aroostook County area, monitoring and managing the dam's condition and hazard potential are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

7392

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

Prestile Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

480

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

5

Nid Storage

13900

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.