SEBOEIS RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Seboeis River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Seboeis River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Seboeis River is located in northern Maine and is approximately 50 miles in length. The river is known for its rich history, as it was once used to transport logs during the logging boom of the late 1800s. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational purposes such as fishing and canoeing. The Seboeis River is fed by several reservoirs, including Seboeis Lake and Jo-Mary Lake. These reservoirs are managed by the Penobscot River Restoration Trust, which aims to restore the natural flow of the river and improve fish habitat. There are also several dams along the river, including the Seboeis Dam, which is used to control water levels and generate hydroelectric power. Agricultural uses of the river are limited, but some farmers in the surrounding areas use its water for irrigation.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Seboeis River Near Shin Pond
USGS 01029200
15 cfs 4.28 ft -3.92
History of the River

The Seboeis River is a river in Penobscot County, Maine. The river is the outflow of Snowshoe Lake (46°14′41″N 68°37′03″W) in Maine Township 7, Range 7, WELS; Snowshoe Lake is fed via a short stream from Grand Lake Seboeis. The river runs 28.1 miles (45.2 km) south — through White Horse Lake, Seboeis Deadwater, Upper Seboeis River Gorge, and Gagnon Flat — to its confluence with the East Branch of the Penobscot River in T.3 R.7 WELS.

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