Hydro-kennebec
Hydro-kennebec is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hydro-kennebec
The primary purpose of Hydro-kennebec is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Kennebec River near Waterville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,270 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 06/23/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 44.56390, -69.62030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,270 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00083 |
| Federal ID | ME00083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |