Rocky Gorge Upper

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyYork
Nearest CitySouth Berwick
River/StreamGreat Works River
Coordinates43.21900, -70.79690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage141 acre-ft
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area85 sq mi
Max Discharge6,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerRocky Gorge Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/30/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME00391
Federal IDME00391
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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