Rice Rips
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Oakland |
| River/Stream | Messalonskee Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.56470, -69.68760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 185 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,945 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Messalonskee Stream Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |