Bristol Mills
Key Takeaway
Bristol Mills is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,658 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | ME00280 |
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
Bristol
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bristol Mills?
Bristol Mills 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 Bristol Mills?
Bristol Mills is owned by Bristol (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bristol Mills built?
Bristol Mills was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Bristol Mills?
Bristol Mills serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bristol Mills?
Bristol Mills has a dam height of 15 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 Bristol Mills last inspected?
Bristol Mills was last inspected on June 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.