Nezinscot River
Nezinscot River is a stone dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nezinscot River
The primary purpose of Nezinscot River is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Turner (local government). It impounds the Nezinscot.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 520 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 895 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 147 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| River/Stream | Nezinscot |
| Coordinates | 44.25639, -70.25584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 520 acres |
| Drainage Area | 147 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Turner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00020 |
| Federal ID | ME00020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |