Robinson Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mars Hill Youngs Lake
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Robinson, located in Blaine, Maine, is a concrete dam constructed in 1930 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This dam on Prestile Stream has a height, hydraulic height, and structural height of 18 feet, with a length of 230 feet. It has a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 250 acre-feet and a surface area of 37 acres. The dam serves as a recreational spot in addition to its primary functions and is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Although Robinson has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment, it is inspected every 12 years with the last inspection conducted in August 2006. The dam has not been modified over the years and does not have Emergency Action Plans (EAP) or inundation maps prepared. Despite its condition assessment being not rated, the dam remains a significant structure for fire protection and water resource management in Aroostook County. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may be interested in the historical significance and operational details of this concrete dam.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
230 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
Prestile Stream |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
37 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
93 |
Nid Storage |
420 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Robinson