Foss Mill - Dike is an earth dam located in Waldo County, Maine, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 40 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Foss Mill - Dike
The primary purpose of Foss Mill - Dike 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 Lesia Sochor (private). It impounds the Marsh Stream near Brooks.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 08/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Nearest City | Brooks |
| River/Stream | Marsh Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.52347, -69.14804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Lesia Sochor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83055 |
| Federal ID | ME83023S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |