Mill Pond
Mill Pond is a concrete dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1720. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Mill Pond 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 R. J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. (private). It impounds the Sabattus.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1720, 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| River/Stream | Sabattus |
| Coordinates | 44.11535, -70.10886 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1720 (306 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | R. J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96183 |
| Federal ID | ME96183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |