Kingfield
Kingfield is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Maine, built in 1811. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kingfield
The primary purpose of Kingfield 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 Kingfield (local government). It impounds the Carrabassett.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 259 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 108 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 164 square miles. Completed in 1811, 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 06/11/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Carrabassett |
| Coordinates | 44.96000, -70.15334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Year Completed | 1811 (215 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 164 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kingfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00319 |
| Federal ID | ME00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |