Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18.4% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1972 |
| NID ID | ME00293 |
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
David C. Burns;James S. Burns Jr
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Dam?
Mill Dam 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 Mill Dam?
Mill Dam is owned by David C. Burns;James S. Burns Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Dam built?
Mill Dam 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 Mill Dam?
Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mill Dam?
Mill Dam has a dam height of 10 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.