Lower Kezar Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyYork
Nearest CitySouth Hiram
River/StreamOssipee River
Coordinates43.80990, -70.88290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length440 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area417 sq mi
Max Discharge17,180 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerKezar Falls Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00044
Federal IDME00044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Village 0.2 mi Low Upper Kezar Falls - Approach Channel 0.4 mi Low Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel 0.4 mi Low Stanley Pond 1.4 mi Low Black Pond 1.7 mi Low Colcord Pond 4.0 mi Significant Bickford Pond 4.2 mi Significant Hiram 5.2 mi Low Lower Bucknell Pond Dam 5.6 mi Low Upper Bucknell Pond Dam 5.8 mi Significant