Abbott Brook Dike dam
Abbott Brook Dike
Abbott Brook Dike, located in Wilsons Mills, Maine, is a crucial structure for the hydroelectric industry, serving as a primary source of energy generation in the region. Built in 1911, this earth and buttress dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 900 feet, with a storage capacity of 321,195 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains a vital component of the local water resource system, providing normal storage of 220,000 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 8,320 acres.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Abbott Brook Dike is subject to regular inspections, with a hazard potential rated as high. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, it is crucial for enthusiasts of water resources and climate to monitor its risk management measures closely. With a drainage area of 214 square miles and a risk assessment rating of high, the importance of Abbott Brook Dike in maintaining water security and energy production in the region cannot be overstated.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, understanding the role of structures like Abbott Brook Dike becomes increasingly crucial. With its historical significance, high hazard potential, and vital contribution to hydroelectric power generation, this dam serves as a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to ensure the sustainability and resilience of our water systems in the face of a changing climate.
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 Abbott Brook Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond River Near Wentworth Location | 592 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River At Errol | 3,060 cfs | → |
| Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg | 616 cfs | → |
| Ellis River At South Andover | 703 cfs | → |
| Swift River Near Roxbury | 442 cfs | → |
| Upper Ammonoosuc River Near Groveton | 1,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abbott Brook Dike .
Track Abbott Brook Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Abbott Brook Dike
Where does the data for Abbott Brook Dike 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 High 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 Abbott Brook Dike .