Emery Mills

York County, Maine (near Sanford)

River/Stream: Mousam

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
210 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,733 acre-ft
Year Completed
1889
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-08-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00186
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
43.49354, -70.84728
Age
137 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.