New River Channel Dam

Maine — Cumberland County — Saco River

Location

StateMaine
CountyCumberland
RiverSaco River
Coordinates43.69180, -70.61030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage2,320 acre-ft
Max Storage2,320 acre-ft
Surface Area347 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 19, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO

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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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