Rumford Falls Upper Dam

Maine — Oxford County

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
Coordinates44.53801, -70.54344

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length524 ft
NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area419 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerRumford Falls 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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