Brunswick dam
Brunswick
Located on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick, Maine, this hydroelectric dam has been providing renewable energy since its completion in 1982. Standing at a height of 42 feet and stretching 605 feet in length, this concrete gravity dam plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of the river to generate electricity. With a storage capacity of 251 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 20,000 cubic feet per second, this dam contributes to the region's energy needs while maintaining a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this dam has undergone regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a spillway width of 486 feet and two Tainter radial gates for water release, the dam follows safety protocols and guidelines to mitigate risks and potential hazards. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment remains unavailable, suggesting a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure its long-term sustainability and performance.
As a key player in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts, the Brunswick hydroelectric dam stands as a testament to the importance of renewable energy generation and environmental stewardship. With its strategic location on the Androscoggin River and its contribution to the local energy grid, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Brunswick -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Near Auburn | 7,760 cfs | → |
| Presumpscot River At Westbrook | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream At Gardiner | 726 cfs | → |
| Nezinscot River At Turner Center | 43 cfs | → |
| Sheepscot River At North Whitefield | 312 cfs | → |
| Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris | 125 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brunswick .
Boat launches
- Water Street Boat Landing
- Maquoit Road Brunswick
- Pejepscot Boat Ramp
- Anchor Road 5, Bath
- Hildreth Road Landing
- North End Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Recompense Campground
- Chewonki Campground
- Sagadahoc Bay Campground
- Hermit Island Campground
- Head Beach Campground
- Laurel South
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Track Brunswick in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Brunswick
Where does the data for Brunswick come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Brunswick .