Flagstaff Lake (Maine)
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| Flagstaff Lake | |
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| Location | Somerset County and Franklin County, Maine |
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| Lake type | reservoir, natural lake |
| Primary inflows | North Branch Dead River; South Branch Dead River |
| Primary outflows | Dead River |
| Basin countries | United States |
Flagstaff Lake is located in Somerset County and Franklin County, Maine in the United States. The North Branch Dead River and South Branch Dead River join in the lake, forming the Dead River.
Flagstaff Lake used to be smaller until the Long Falls Dam was built on the Dead River in 1956, enlarging the lake and turning it into a reservoir used for hydropower electricity production by regulating the flow of the Dead River into the Kennebec River. At the time, the river drive was still a primary means of delivering timber to the pulp mills downstream. Although improved highways and the trucking industry have replaced the river drive, water releases continue to serve hydroelectric power-generating plants downstream.
Flagstaff Lake occupies parts of the abandoned and now submerged townships of Flagstaff, Bigelow, Dead River and Carrying Place.
Flagstaff Lake is extremely shallow (more so during drought years). It is 48 feet at its deepest point. Landlocked salmon and brook trout can be caught. Some points on the lake are very marshy and have to be negotiated with a canoe or kayak; even then, wading may be necessary in the marshy areas to get through to the rest of the lake.
The majestic Bigelow Mountain Range looks down from the lake's southern shore, making the Flagstaff Lake region a scenic favorite for outdoor enthusiasts.
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