Head Dam is a non-hydropower dam. The stretch of natural river that runs parallel to the impoundment waters is the most popular fishing area on the Presumpscot.




Eel Weir Dam (FERC #2984) impounds Sebago Lake, the second largest lake in the State of Maine (28771 acres). This dam is owned by SAPPI and a FERC re-licensing application is due March 31, 2002. The current dam structure was built in 1879.




Great Falls is owned by Florida Power and Light. A canoe launch and parking area, located in Windham downstream from the bridge over the Presumpscot, provides access for carry-in use of this segment of the river. There are informal fishing access points in this area also and MEDIF&W conducts a small stocking program below the dam.
















Dundee Dam (FERC Project #2942).
















Gambo Dam (FERC Project #2931). License expires Jan 26, 2001. ~3.3 miles (151 acres) impounded. Owned by SAPPI (South African Pulp and Paper Inc.)





Little Falls Dam (FERC Project #2944). License expires Jan 26, 2001. ~1.7 miles (29 acres) impounded. Owned by SAPPI (South African Pulp and Paper Inc.)




Mallison Falls Dam (FERC Project #2932). License expires Jan 26, 2001. ~0.5 miles (8 acres) impounded. Owned by SAPPI (South African Pulp and Paper Inc.)








Smelt Hill is the head of tide dam on the Presumpscot and is owned by Central Maine Power. The Coastal Conservation Association ccamaine@gwi.net is leading a cooperative effort with state of Maine, the owners and federal partners to remove this dam. This will result in the lower seven miles of the Presumpscot to once again be open to Casco Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Dam removal could begin as early as the fall of 2000.














Saccarappa Dam (FERC Project #2897). License expires Jan 26, 2001. ~5.0 miles (87 acres) impounded. Owned by SAPPI (South African Pulp and Paper Inc.) Cumberland Mills is a non-hydropower dam located at the mouth of the SAPPI paper mill on the Presumpscot. With the potential removal of Smelt Hill Dam, it would be the next man-made obstacle to fish travel up the river.