Barker Mill Upper
Barker Mill Upper is a masonry dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barker Mill Upper
The primary purpose of Barker Mill Upper 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 Kei (maine) Power Management (iii) Llc (private). It impounds the Little Androscoggin River near Auburn.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 350 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Little Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.07860, -70.23540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83013 |
| Federal ID | ME83013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |