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Penobscott River Reservoir

Reservoir

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 441 ft³/s over 91 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01030500, as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 441 ft³/s over 91 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
68 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.60 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 441 ft³/s over 91 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Mattawamkeag River near Mattawamkeag, Maine (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Penobscott River Reservoir

H: 80° L: 56°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
50%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Sunny
56°
9 AM
Sunny
65°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penobscott River Reservoir?
Penobscott River Reservoir is a reservoir in Maine.
Can you swim at Penobscott River Reservoir?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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