Cider Mill
Cider Mill is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cider Mill
The primary purpose of Cider Mill is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Royal Cloyd, Deceased (private). It impounds the Frost Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 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. 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 08/23/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| River/Stream | Frost Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.29912, -70.78092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Royal Cloyd, DECEASED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00189 |
| Federal ID | ME00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |