New River Channel Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyCumberland
Nearest CityHollis
River/StreamSaco River
Coordinates43.69180, -70.61030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,320 acre-ft
Max Storage2,320 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,320 acre-ft
Surface Area347 acres
Drainage Area1,563 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/19/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME83031
Federal IDME00036S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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