Cataract - East Channel Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyYork
Nearest CityBiddeford
River/StreamSaco River
Coordinates43.49570, -70.44680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1,703 sq mi
Max Discharge5,625 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00030
Federal IDME00030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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