Kesslen
Kesslen is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kesslen
The primary purpose of Kesslen 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 Kennebunk Light & Power District (local government). It impounds the Mousam River near Kennebunk.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 05/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Kennebunk |
| River/Stream | Mousam River |
| Coordinates | 43.38541, -70.54252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kennebunk Light & Power District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83017 |
| Federal ID | ME83017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |