Lewiston Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyAndroscoggin
Nearest CityLewiston - Auburn
River/StreamAndroscoggin River
Coordinates44.10143, -70.22291

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length955 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area2,901 sq mi
Max Discharge8,050 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00005
Federal IDME00005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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