Hackett Mills
Hackett Mills is a timber crib dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hackett Mills
The primary purpose of Hackett 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 Hackett Mills Hydro Associates (private). It impounds the Little Androscoggin River near Minot.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 313 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Nearest City | Minot |
| River/Stream | Little Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.08840, -70.33370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 313 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 474 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hackett Mills Hydro Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00429 |
| Federal ID | ME00429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |