Benton Falls
Benton Falls is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Benton Falls
The primary purpose of Benton 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 Everett E. Whitman & Benton Falls Associates (private). It impounds the Sebasticook River near Benton Falls.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 955 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 860 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years 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 09/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | Benton Falls |
| River/Stream | Sebasticook River |
| Coordinates | 44.57920, -69.55520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 955 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 860 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Everett E. Whitman & Benton Falls Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83016 |
| Federal ID | ME83016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |