Seven Mile Stream

Seven Mile Stream is an earth dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1820. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Seven Mile Stream

The primary purpose of Seven Mile Stream is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bruce & Kathy Calkins (private). It impounds the Seven Mile Stream.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1820, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyKennebec
River/StreamSeven Mile Stream
Coordinates44.39974, -69.68063

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1820 (206 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBruce & Kathy Calkins
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00740
Federal IDME00740
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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