Shawmut
Shawmut is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shawmut
The primary purpose of Shawmut 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 Fairfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,310 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,200 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 06/05/2019.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | Fairfield |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 44.63070, -69.58300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00084 |
| Federal ID | ME00084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |