Rumford Falls Upper Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Rumford |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.53801, -70.54344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,069 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Rumford Falls Hydro LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |