New Mills

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaine
CountyKennebec
Nearest CityGardiner
River/StreamCobbosseecontee
Coordinates44.22000, -69.79000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,650 acre-ft
Max Storage4,650 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,850 acre-ft
Surface Area856 acres
Drainage Area217 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGardiner;Litchfield;Richmond
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDME00095
Federal IDME00095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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