Livermore Falls
Livermore Falls is a concrete dam located in Androscoggin County, Maine, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Livermore Falls
The primary purpose of Livermore 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 Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, Llc Parent Org (cro) (private). It impounds the Androscoggin River near Livermore Falls.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 849 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,490 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 06/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Nearest City | Livermore Falls |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.47120, -70.19070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 849 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,490 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00008 |
| Federal ID | ME00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |