Brassua

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaine
CountySomerset
Nearest CityRockwood
River/StreamMoose River
Coordinates45.66010, -69.81340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,768 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage206,000 acre-ft
Max Storage206,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage206,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,700 acres
Drainage Area722 sq mi
Max Discharge74,940 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrookfield White Pine LLC & Madison Paper & Merimil Ltd. & Brassua Hydro
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDME00133
Federal IDME00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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