Grand Falls Canal Headworks

Maine — Washington County — Grand Falls Flowage

Location

StateMaine
CountyWashington
RiverGrand Falls Flowage
Coordinates45.26722, -67.47722

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage88,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area6,691 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWoodland Pulp LLC
Other NameGrand Falls Penstocks

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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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