Hiram
Hiram is a concrete dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hiram
The primary purpose of Hiram 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 Baldwin.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 432 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 255 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 832 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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 05/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | Baldwin |
| River/Stream | Saco River |
| Coordinates | 43.85250, -70.79760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 255 acres |
| Drainage Area | 832 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,475 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00037 |
| Federal ID | ME00037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |