Village

Mattakeunk· Penobscot, Maine· Built 1826· Concrete· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric Other Private

Key Takeaway

Village is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1826 and is 200 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1826 (200 years old)
Year Modified1975
NID IDME00382

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

Malletts Mill Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Village?

Village 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 Village?

Village is owned by Malletts Mill Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Village built?

Village was completed in 1826, making it 200 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 Village?

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

How tall is Village?

Village 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.

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.