Welchville
Key Takeaway
Welchville is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 59.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 146 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 5.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 336 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | ME00380 |
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
Oxford
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Welchville?
Welchville 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 Welchville?
Welchville is owned by Oxford (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Welchville built?
Welchville was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Welchville?
Welchville serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Welchville?
Welchville 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.