Rangeley
Rangeley is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Maine, built in 1836. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rangeley
The primary purpose of Rangeley is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Brookfield Renewable Energy Group - Northeast Operations (private). It impounds the Rangeley near Rangeley.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6,000 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39,194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 99 square miles. Completed in 1836, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Rangeley |
| River/Stream | Rangeley |
| Coordinates | 44.96804, -70.77347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39,194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39,194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,744 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 99 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group - Northeast Operations |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00029 |
| Federal ID | ME00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |