Wings Mills
Key Takeaway
Wings Mills is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 13% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,714 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1975 |
| NID ID | ME00468 |
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
Belgrade
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wings Mills?
Wings Mills 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 Wings Mills?
Wings Mills is owned by Belgrade (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wings Mills built?
Wings Mills was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Wings Mills?
Wings Mills serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wings Mills?
Wings Mills has a dam height of 9 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 Wings Mills last inspected?
Wings Mills was last inspected on September 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.