Swans Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Nearest CityFryeburg
River/StreamSaco River
Coordinates44.03790, -70.98330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage535 acre-ft
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area446 sq mi
Max Discharge50,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSaco River Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/11/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00038
Federal IDME00038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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