American Tissue

Kennebec County, Maine (near Gardiner)

River/Stream: Cobbosseecontee Stream

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
227 ft
Reservoir Storage
108 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,392 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00094
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
44.22181, -69.78555
Age
126 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.