Browns Mill
Key Takeaway
Browns Mill is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1856 and is 170 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 81.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 352 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1974 |
| NID ID | ME00156 |
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
KEI (USA) Power Management Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Mill?
Browns 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 Browns Mill?
Browns Mill is owned by KEI (USA) Power Management Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Mill built?
Browns Mill was completed in 1856, making it 170 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 Browns Mill?
Browns Mill serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Browns Mill?
Browns Mill 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.