Cumberland Mills, located in Cumberland, Maine, is a concrete dam completed in 1896 primarily used for flood risk reduction along the Presumpscot River.
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With a structural height of 16 feet and a length of 380 feet, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 380 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, serving as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area. The dam also provides fire protection, stock pond, and small fish habitat while maintaining a low hazard potential.
Managed by a private owner, Cumberland Mills is regulated by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures up to 11 feet and has a spillway width of 282 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events. Despite being not rated for its condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently undetermined, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality in mitigating flood risks and preserving the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1896 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
Presumpscot |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
480 |
Nid Storage |
460 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Presumpscot River At Westbrook
|
-999999cfs |
Saco River At Cornish
|
1020cfs |
Mousam River Near West Kennebunk
|
44cfs |
Androscoggin River Near Auburn
|
2700cfs |
Nezinscot River At Turner Center
|
43cfs |
Cocheco River Near Rochester
|
24cfs |