Kesslen

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyYork
Nearest CityKennebunk
River/StreamMousam River
Coordinates43.38541, -70.54252

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage224 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area125 sq mi
Max Discharge6,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerKennebunk Light & Power District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME83017
Federal IDME83017
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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