Dams in Androscoggin County, Maine
25Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County has 25 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Androscoggin County is 129 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Gulf Island at 99 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Island | High | Satisfactory | 99 | Hydroelectric | 1926 |
| Lake Auburn | High | Unsatisfactory | 17 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1946 |
| Estes Bog # 5 | High | Fair | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1877 |
| North Auburn | High | Unsatisfactory | 12 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Nezinscot River | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Sleeper | Significant | Poor | 10 | Recreation | 1850 |
| Deer Rips | Low | Satisfactory | 54 | Hydroelectric | 1903 |
| Barker Mill Lower | Low | Fair | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1874 |
| Lewiston Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1865 |
| Barker Mill Upper | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Hydroelectric | 1987 |
| Livermore Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Range Pond #3 | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Hydroelectric | 1900 |
| Mill Pond | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1720 |
| Dead River | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1900 |
| Worumbo | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Hydroelectric | 1988 |
| Bear Pond | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1820 |
| Mechanic Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1866 |
| Run-a-round Pond | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Middle Range Pond | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1975 |
| Parson's Mill | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1860 |
| Shaker Bog | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 1816 |
| Pleasant Pond | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Martin Stream | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Hackett Mills | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Hydroelectric | 1986 |
| Allen Pond | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1850 |