Brassua

Maine — Somerset County — Moose River

Location

StateMaine
CountySomerset
RiverMoose River
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
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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