Benton Falls

Kennebec County, Maine (near Benton Falls)

River/Stream: Sebasticook River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
955 acre-ft
Year Completed
1987
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
23,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-29

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
ME83016
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
44.57920, -69.55520
Age
39 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.