Cider Mill
Key Takeaway
Cider Mill is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 41.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00189 |
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
Royal Cloyd, DECEASED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cider Mill?
Cider 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 Cider Mill?
Cider Mill is owned by Royal Cloyd, DECEASED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cider Mill built?
Cider 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 Cider Mill?
Cider Mill serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, 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 Cider Mill?
Cider Mill has a dam height of 13 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 Cider Mill last inspected?
Cider Mill was last inspected on August 23, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.