Seven Mile Stream

Seven Mile Stream· Kennebec, Maine· Built 1820· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Seven Mile Stream is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1820 and is 206 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 68.3% in ME)
Dam Length110 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1820 (206 years old)
NID IDME00740

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MEMA

Ownership

Bruce & Kathy Calkins

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seven Mile Stream?

Seven Mile Stream 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 Seven Mile Stream?

Seven Mile Stream is owned by Bruce & Kathy Calkins (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seven Mile Stream built?

Seven Mile Stream was completed in 1820, making it 206 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 Seven Mile Stream?

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

How tall is Seven Mile Stream?

Seven Mile Stream has a dam height of 18 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.

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.