Biscoe Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Nearest CitySouth Paris
River/StreamLittle Androscoggin River
Coordinates44.28500, -70.53710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length115 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage126 acre-ft
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Max Discharge530 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerJohn Crouch Jr. & Sons
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/19/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDME96105
Federal IDME96105
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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