Billings
Key Takeaway
Billings is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | ME00295 |
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
Paris
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Billings?
Billings 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 Billings?
Billings is owned by Paris (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Billings built?
Billings was completed in 1800, making it 226 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 Billings?
Billings serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Billings?
Billings 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.