Oakland
Oakland is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oakland
The primary purpose of Oakland 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 Messalonskee Stream Hydro, Llc (private). It impounds the Messalonskee Stream near Waterville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 178 square miles. Completed in 1901, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Messalonskee Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.54750, -69.71160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Messalonskee Stream Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00105 |
| Federal ID | ME00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |