Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Nearest CityKezar Falls
River/StreamOssipee River
Coordinates43.80660, -70.89040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area416 sq mi
Max Discharge16,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerKezar Falls Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME83032
Federal IDME00045S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Kezar Falls - Approach Channel 0.1 mi Low Lower Kezar Falls 0.4 mi Low Village 0.6 mi Low Black Pond 1.6 mi Low Stanley Pond 1.6 mi Low Colcord Pond 3.8 mi Significant Bickford Pond 4.0 mi Significant Lower Bucknell Pond Dam 5.3 mi Low Upper Bucknell Pond Dam 5.5 mi Significant Hiram 5.6 mi Low