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Middle Dam

Near Upton, ME

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Updated: Mon, August 24, 04:23:53 pm (EDT)

800.00 cfs as of 2026-08-24 04:24:46 PM (EDT)
1444.08 ft as of 2026-08-24 04:00:00 PM (EDT)

Middle Richardson Pond Elevation

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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)

Stay Updated on Construction Activity at Middle Dam

For the latest information on the ongoing construction activity at Middle Dam, interested parties may visit: https://middledam.brookfieldusprojects.com/

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 StopFlow (cfs)
8/24/2026 12:00 AM9/4/2026 11:59 PM800

Long-term Schedule

A calendar showing the release schedule for the Rapid and Magalloway Rivers for 2026.

Download PDF copy of schedule: 2026 Rapid & Magalloway Release Schedule – SafeWaters.pdf

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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.

Disclaimer: Water release schedules and flow levels posted by Brookfield Renewable as directed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Brookfield Renewable makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied concerning the accuracy, completeness and reliability or suitability of the data and/or information contained herein for any particular purpose. While Brookfield Renewable strives to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the data and/or information contained on the website is complete, accurate, reliable and suitable, errors may occur or information may be out dated. Brookfield Renewable at any time may revise or change the data and/or information posted without any obligation to notify past, current or prospective users.

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