Batson River
Batson River is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Batson River
The primary purpose of Batson River is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Allen Daggett;wanda Daggett (private). It impounds the Batson River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Batson River |
| Coordinates | 43.39462, -70.44364 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allen Daggett;Wanda Daggett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00054 |
| Federal ID | ME00054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |