Lowell Tannery
Lowell Tannery is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lowell Tannery
The primary purpose of Lowell Tannery 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 (ii) Llc (private). It impounds the Passadumkeag River near East Lowell.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 301 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Nearest City | East Lowell |
| River/Stream | Passadumkeag River |
| Coordinates | 45.18380, -68.46500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 301 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,623 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | KEI (Maine) Power Management (II) LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83014 |
| Federal ID | ME83014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |