Norway Hydro is a dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 35 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Norway Hydro
The primary purpose of Norway Hydro 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 Kei (USA) Power Management Inc. (private). It impounds the Pennesseewassee.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,688 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Pennesseewassee |
| Coordinates | 44.20611, -70.53167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,688 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,688 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kei (USA) Power Management Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00748 |
| Federal ID | ME00748 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |