Union River | Amorphous Studio LLC

UNION RIVER
VISUALIZATION STUDY

Modeling the Union River’s bathymetry and surrounding topography enabled us to explore the hydrologic shifts caused by potential dam removals, mapping water level changes across nearly 100 acres to inform future planning decisions and to possibly restore the river’s natural flow.

LOCATION

Ellsworth, Maine

DATE

2021

TEAM

Coplon Associates

Downeast Salmon Federation

University of Maine

The Downeast Salmon Federation sought a study to assess the potential impacts of dam removals along the Union River. In partnership with the University of Maine, we modeled the region’s existing topography and bathymetry, studying the hydrologic effects of dam removal and projected water level changes across the nearly 100 acres study area. This data serves as a critical reference for future planning efforts should any of the dams be removed.

Existing Conditions

this plan image shows the existing conditions of the union river

Proposed Future Conditions

this image shows what the river would look like once the downstream dam is removed

Existing Conditions

this plan image shows the existing conditions of the union river

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this image shows the context map of where the section is cut, and a section illustration showing what the level of the river will look like in relation to the surrounding area

UNION RIVER VISUALIZATION STUDY

Modeling the Union River’s bathymetry and surrounding topography enabled us to explore the hydrologic shifts caused by potential dam removals, mapping water level changes across nearly 100 acres to inform future planning decisions and to possibly restore the river’s natural flow.

UNION RIVER
VISUALIZATION STUDY