Benton Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyKennebec
Nearest CityBenton Falls
River/StreamSebasticook River
Coordinates44.57920, -69.55520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage955 acre-ft
Max Storage955 acre-ft
Normal Storage955 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area860 sq mi
Max Discharge23,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerEverett E. Whitman & Benton Falls Associates
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME83016
Federal IDME83016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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