New River Channel Dam
New River Channel Dam is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New River Channel Dam
The primary purpose of New River Channel Dam 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 Hollis.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 347 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,563 square miles. Completed in 1911, 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 09/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Hollis |
| River/Stream | Saco River |
| Coordinates | 43.69180, -70.61030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 347 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,563 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,000 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 | 09/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME83031 |
| Federal ID | ME00036S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |