Worumbo
Worumbo is a concrete dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Worumbo
The primary purpose of Worumbo 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 Lisbon.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 190 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,370 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Nearest City | Lisbon |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 43.99390, -70.06360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,370 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 136,735 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00004 |
| Federal ID | ME00004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |