Cataract - East Channel Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Biddeford |
| River/Stream | Saco River |
| Coordinates | 43.49570, -70.44680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,703 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |