Brassua

Maine — Somerset County

Location

StateMaine
CountySomerset
Coordinates45.66010, -69.81340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,768 ft
NID Storage206,000 acre-ft
Max Storage206,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBrookfield White Pine LLC & Madison Paper & Merimil Ltd. & Brassua Hydro

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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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