Lake Auburn Dam, Maine, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Auburn Dam

Location: Androscoggin, Maine
Coordinates: 44.144695, -70.225814
River: Bobbin Mill Brook River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Concrete Stone Earth Gravity
Commissioned: 1946
Dam Height: 17 ft (5 m)
Dam Length: 80 ft (24 m)
Dam Capacity: 34,000 acre-ft (41,938 Ml)

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Lake Auburn Dam Information

Lake Auburn Dam is a concrete stone earth gravity dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine.

The dam, which is on the Bobbin Mill Brook River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1946 and is currently owned by Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission.

Lake Auburn Dam Structure

The Lake Auburn Dam is approximately 80 feet (24 m) long, 17 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Auburn Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 29,000 acre-ft (35,771 Ml) and maximum capacity of 34,000 acre-ft (41,938 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,300 acres (931 ha) and the total catchment area is 18 square miles (47 square kilometres).

Lake Auburn Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Lake Auburn Dam does not have any spillways.

Lake Auburn Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Auburn Dam
Androscoggin, Maine
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 17 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 80 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 34,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 18 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Lake Auburn Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Auburn Dam?

Lake Auburn Dam is in Maine.

In which county is the Lake Auburn Dam?

Lake Auburn Dam is in Androscoggin County.

How high is the Lake Auburn Dam?

Lake Auburn Dam is 17 feet high.

How long is the Lake Auburn Dam?

Lake Auburn Dam is 80 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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