American Tissue
Key Takeaway
American Tissue is classified as high hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 81.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 227 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,392 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00094 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of American Tissue?
American Tissue is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates American Tissue?
American Tissue is owned by KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was American Tissue built?
American Tissue was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of American Tissue?
American Tissue serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is American Tissue?
American Tissue has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was American Tissue last inspected?
American Tissue was last inspected on August 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.