Aziscohos

Oxford County, Maine (near Wilsons Mills)

River/Stream: Magalloway River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
74 ft
Dam Length
880 ft
Reservoir Storage
321,195 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
7,746 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-19

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00024
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
44.94410, -70.99760
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.