Upper Dam

Near North Oxford, ME

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Updated: Mon, September 14, 08:09:42 pm (EDT)

1463.46 ft as of 2026-09-14 08:01:20 PM (EDT)

Mooselookmeguntic Lake Elevation

700.00 cfs as of 2026-09-14 08:10:32 PM (EDT)
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For current flood potential, flood conditions, or flood forecasts please contact the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency at (207) 743-6336.

STAY SAFE

Make sure you have up to date waterflow information when you head out for a day on the reservoir.

Call the Safe Waters hotline
1-844-430-FLOW (3569)

Low Water Conditions

The Upper and Middle Dam Storage Project is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC. Due to increasingly dry conditions across the region, Richardson Lake (Middle Dam) is nearing its licensed minimum elevation of 1444.0 feet. In accordance with Article 401 of the Project’s FERC license and Appendix A, Section 4 of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Quality Certificate governing the project’s operations, Mooselookmeguntic Lake (Upper Dam) will begin retreating below elevation 1465.0 feet to support Richardson Lake’s surface elevation and downstream flow throughout the Androscoggin River watershed.

Water level reductions may vary on a daily basis depending on weather conditions. Please monitor conditions regularly and plan your boat removals and other activities accordingly.

Short-term Schedule

Start Stopcfs
9/14/2026 10:00 AM9/21/2026 11:59 PM700
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For current flood potential, flood conditions, or flood forecasts please contact the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency at (207) 743-6336.
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STAY SAFE
Make sure you have up to date waterflow information when you head out for a day on the reservoir.
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Call the Safe Waters hotline
1-844-430-FLOW (3569)

Balancing Act: The Lakes of the Upper Androscoggin

A comprehensive document discussing water management in the Upper Androscoggin Watershed.

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Please note!

Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements. Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings.