Clifford
Clifford is a timber crib dam located in Washington County, Maine, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clifford
The primary purpose of Clifford 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 Woodland Pulp Llc (private). It impounds the Clifford Stream.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,140 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Clifford Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.09613, -67.68587 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,576 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,140 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Woodland Pulp LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00222 |
| Federal ID | ME00222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |