Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel
Key Takeaway
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel is classified as low hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 4.6% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 416 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| NID ID | ME83032 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Kezar Falls Hydro, LLC
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel is owned by Kezar Falls Hydro, LLC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel built?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel was completed in 1860, making it 166 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel last inspected?
Upper Kezar Falls - Main Channel was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.