Rumford Falls Upper Dam

Maine — Oxford County — Androscoggin River

Location

StateMaine
CountyOxford
RiverAndroscoggin River
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRumford Falls Hydro LLC
Other NameUpper 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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