Mechanic Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyAndroscoggin
Nearest CityMechanic Falls
River/StreamLittle Androscoggin River
Coordinates44.11110, -70.39170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length172 ft
Year Completed1866 (160 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area250 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerKEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/15/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00379
Federal IDME00379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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