China Lake
China Lake is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About China Lake
The primary purpose of China Lake 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 Vassalboro (local government). It impounds the Outlet Stream.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,098 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| River/Stream | Outlet Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.44725, -69.60534 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,098 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Vassalboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00113 |
| Federal ID | ME00113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |