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Maine — Cumberland County — Presumpscot River

Location

StateMaine
CountyCumberland
RiverPresumpscot River
Coordinates43.74716, -70.43834

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage1,261 acre-ft
Max Storage1,261 acre-ft
Surface Area151 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDichotomy Power Maine, LLC and Presumpcot Hydro, LLC
Other NameNewhall Dam

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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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