Cumberland Mills
Key Takeaway
Cumberland Mills is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1896 and is 130 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00065 |
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
SD. Warren Co. DBA Sappi North America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cumberland Mills?
Cumberland 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 Cumberland Mills?
Cumberland Mills is owned by SD. Warren Co. DBA Sappi North America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cumberland Mills built?
Cumberland Mills was completed in 1896, making it 130 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 Cumberland Mills?
Cumberland Mills serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cumberland Mills?
Cumberland Mills has a dam height of 16 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 Cumberland Mills last inspected?
Cumberland Mills was last inspected on November 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.