Otis
Otis is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, Maine, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Otis
The primary purpose of Otis 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 19 feet tall and stretches 1,178 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 115 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,490 square miles. Completed in 1898, 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Livermore Falls |
| River/Stream | Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.47860, -70.20078 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,490 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116,000 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 | ME00009 |
| Federal ID | ME00009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |