State Street dam
State Street
State Street is a timber crib dam located on the Presque Isle River in Maine, completed in 1928 for the primary purpose of recreation. This dam stands at a height of 20.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, State Street serves as a valuable resource for fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and water supply in the Aroostook County region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), State Street has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite lacking recent inspection data, the dam is equipped with a spillway width of 109 feet to ensure proper water discharge during flood events. The surrounding area benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by State Street, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As climate enthusiasts monitor the impact of changing weather patterns on water resources, State Street remains a focal point for conservation and recreation along the Presque Isle River. With its historical significance dating back to the early 20th century, this timber crib dam continues to play a vital role in water supply and recreational activities while upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance under the jurisdiction of MEMA. As stakeholders work towards sustainable water management practices, State Street stands as a testament to the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in the face of climate variability.
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 State Street -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Brook At Phair | 7 cfs | → |
| Aroostook River At Washburn | 3,510 cfs | → |
| Aroostook River Near Masardis | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Meduxnekeag R Above S Br Medux. R Nr Houlton | 170 cfs | → |
| Meduxnekeag River Near Houlton | 222 cfs | → |
| Fish River Near Fort Kent | 3,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near State Street.
Track State Street in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About State Street
Where does the data for State Street 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 State Street.