Stanhope Mill #2 Lower is a concrete dam located in Penobscot County, Maine, built in 1827. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 155 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stanhope Mill #2 Lower
The primary purpose of Stanhope Mill #2 Lower 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 Herb Ring (private). It impounds the Smelt Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 504 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1827, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| River/Stream | Smelt Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.29303, -68.49146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1827 (199 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 504 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Herb Ring |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00439 |
| Federal ID | ME00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |