Rumford Falls Upper Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Nearest CityRumford
River/StreamAndroscoggin River
Coordinates44.53801, -70.54344

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length524 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area419 acres
Drainage Area2,069 sq mi
Max Discharge75,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerRumford Falls Hydro LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDME00013
Federal IDME00013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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