Lower Kezar Falls
Lower Kezar Falls is a timber crib dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Kezar Falls
The primary purpose of Lower Kezar Falls 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 Kezar Falls Hydro, Llc (public utility). It impounds the Ossipee River near South Hiram.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 417 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | South Hiram |
| River/Stream | Ossipee River |
| Coordinates | 43.80990, -70.88290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 417 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kezar Falls Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00044 |
| Federal ID | ME00044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |