Anson
Anson is a concrete dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1923. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Anson
The primary purpose of Anson is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, Llc Parent Org (cro) (private). It impounds the Kennebec River near Madison.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 698 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,860 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,148 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | Madison |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 44.79835, -69.88877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 698 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,148 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00087 |
| Federal ID | ME00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |