Swans Falls

Maine — Oxford County — Saco River

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
RiverSaco River
Coordinates44.03790, -70.98330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length630 ft
NID Storage535 acre-ft
Max Storage535 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 11, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSaco River Hydro, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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