Biscoe Falls
Biscoe Falls is a masonry dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Biscoe Falls
The primary purpose of Biscoe 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 John Crouch Jr. & Sons (private). It impounds the Little Androscoggin River near South Paris.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Nearest City | South Paris |
| River/Stream | Little Androscoggin River |
| Coordinates | 44.28500, -70.53710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | John Crouch Jr. & Sons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96105 |
| Federal ID | ME96105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |