Collins Mills
Key Takeaway
Collins Mills is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1830 and is 196 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 51.7% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1974 |
| NID ID | ME00463 |
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
West Gardiner
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Collins Mills?
Collins 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 Collins Mills?
Collins Mills is owned by West Gardiner (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Collins Mills built?
Collins Mills was completed in 1830, making it 196 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 Collins Mills?
Collins Mills serves the following purposes: 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 Collins Mills?
Collins 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 Collins Mills last inspected?
Collins Mills was last inspected on October 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.