East Auburn Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

East Auburn is a concrete dam located in Maine, specifically in Androscoggin County.


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Summary

Built in 1946, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing critical habitat for various species in the area. With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 34,000 acre-feet, East Auburn plays a significant role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem.

Maintained by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), East Auburn is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a spillway width of 28 feet and a surface area of 2,300 acres, making it a vital component in flood control and water management in the region. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2020.

East Auburn is a key feature in the water infrastructure of Maine, contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife while also serving as a vital resource for the local community. With its strategic location along the Bobbin Mill Brook, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact the region, East Auburn remains a critical asset for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area's water supply and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1946

Dam Length

80

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

Bobbin Mill Brook

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

2300

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

18

Nid Storage

34000

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.