Bell Mill
Key Takeaway
Bell Mill is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00722 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Tide Mill Farms Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bell Mill?
Bell Mill is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bell Mill?
Bell Mill is owned by Tide Mill Farms Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bell Mill built?
Bell Mill 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 Bell Mill?
Bell Mill serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bell Mill?
Bell Mill has a dam height of 18 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.