Lockwood
Lockwood is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lockwood
The primary purpose of Lockwood 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 Merimil Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Kennebec River near Waterville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 81 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,228 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 44.54840, -69.62690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,228 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Merimil Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00082 |
| Federal ID | ME00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |