Brunswick
Brunswick is a concrete dam located in Cumberland County, Maine, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brunswick
The primary purpose of Brunswick is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Androscoggin River near Brunswick.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 251 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,410 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 09/30/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Nearest City | Brunswick |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 43.92060, -69.96800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,410 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00001 |
| Federal ID | ME00001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |