Hiram

Maine — Oxford County — Saco River

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
RiverSaco River
Coordinates43.85250, -70.79760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length432 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area255 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 16, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO
Other NameHiram Falls 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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