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Eel Weir Falls
Gorham & Windham, Maine
Historic weir and hydro dam on the Presumpscot River at Gorham and Windham. Controlled-flow spillway, viewing only.
At a glance
Overview
Eel Weir Falls is a historic weir and dam site on the Presumpscot River at the Gorham / Windham line, in the Sebago-Casco watershed. The modern structure is a hydro dam; the falls element is a spillway drop controlled by releases. Access is roadside and adjacent ground is largely private; treat as a quick viewing stop.
- Also known as
- Eel Weir Dam
- County
- Cumberland
- Region
- Greater Portland & Casco Bay
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 237 / River Road on the Gorham / Windham corridor, work toward the Presumpscot crossing near the dam and use the nearest public pull-off. Respect utility fencing and private property boundaries.
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