Colby Mills
Colby Mills is a concrete dam located in Lincoln County, Maine, built in 1825. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Colby Mills
The primary purpose of Colby Mills 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 Betty Wilson (private). It impounds the Lovejoy Stream near Somerville, Whitefield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 193 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,934 acre-feet. Completed in 1825, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 03/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Somerville, Whitefield |
| River/Stream | Lovejoy Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.32816, -69.49119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1825 (201 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,934 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,934 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 193 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Betty Wilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00261 |
| Federal ID | ME00261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |