Kesslen

York County, Maine (near Kennebunk)

River/Stream: Mousam River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
140 ft
Reservoir Storage
224 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-05-17

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
ME83017
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
43.38541, -70.54252
Age
72 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.