Gilman Stream
Gilman Stream is an other dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gilman Stream
The primary purpose of Gilman Stream 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 Gilman Stream Hydro (private). It impounds the Gilman Stream near New Portland.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 228 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 790 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 96 square miles. Completed in 1911, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | New Portland |
| River/Stream | Gilman Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.92410, -70.02450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 790 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Gilman Stream Hydro |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00320 |
| Federal ID | ME00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |