Springs Island
Springs Island is a concrete dam located in York County, Maine, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Springs Island
The primary purpose of Springs Island 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 Power Llc Nyro (private). It impounds the Saco River near Biddeford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 269 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 359 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 711 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,703 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 09/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Nearest City | Biddeford |
| River/Stream | Saco River |
| Coordinates | 43.49750, -70.45130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 269 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 711 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 711 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 711 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 359 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,703 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,405 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83030 |
| Federal ID | ME83030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |