Barker Mill Lower
Barker Mill Lower is a concrete dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1874. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barker Mill Lower
The primary purpose of Barker Mill 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 Kei (maine) Power Management (iii) Llc (private). It impounds the Little Androscoggin River near Auburn.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 353 square miles. Completed in 1874, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Little Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.08684, -70.22933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 353 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00551 |
| Federal ID | ME00551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |