Milo Hydro dam
Milo Hydro
Milo Hydro, located in Piscataquis, Maine, harnesses the power of the Sebec River to generate hydroelectricity. This privately owned dam, completed in 1850, stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 750 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a drainage area of 407 square miles, Milo Hydro plays a crucial role in providing renewable energy to the region.
Maintained by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Milo Hydro is classified as a low hazard potential structure. While its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam undergoes inspections every 12 months to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its age, Milo Hydro continues to contribute to the sustainable energy landscape of Maine while adhering to state regulations and safety guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Milo Hydro represents a historic example of utilizing natural resources for clean energy production. As the dam continues to operate within state jurisdiction and undergo regular inspections, it stands as a testament to the enduring importance of hydroelectric power in the transition towards a more sustainable future.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Milo Hydro -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River At Medford | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Penobscot River At West Enfield | 16,100 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft | 472 cfs | → |
| Kingsbury Stream At Abbot Village | 143 cfs | → |
| Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor | 271 cfs | → |
| Piscataquis River At Blanchard | 216 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Milo Hydro.
Boat launches
- Vaughn Road 360, Dover-Foxcroft
- Boat Landing Road 20, Piscataquis County
- Greenbush
- West Broadway 735, Lincoln
- Lake Street Lincoln
- Aldrich Point Road Lincoln
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Mouth At West Branch Pleasant River
- Ambajejus Falls To The End Of North And South Twin Lakes
- Hay Brook To Bridge Above Medway At State Route 157
- Kennebec Gorge
- Headwaters To Confluence With West Branch Penobscot River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Penobscot River, East Branch
More reservoirs
Track Milo Hydro in the Snoflo app
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About Milo Hydro
Where does the data for Milo Hydro come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Milo Hydro.