Mill

Mill Stream· Kennebec, Maine· Built 1830· Concrete· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mill is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1830 and is 196 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 65.2% in ME)
Dam Length80 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1830 (196 years old)
Year Modified1972
NID IDME00728

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 7, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Vienna

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mill?

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 Mill?

Mill is owned by Vienna (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mill built?

Mill 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 Mill?

Mill serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mill?

Mill has a dam height of 17 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 Mill last inspected?

Mill was last inspected on November 7, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.