Wilson Pond
Wilson Pond is a concrete dam located in Kennebec County, Maine, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Pond
The primary purpose of Wilson Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tex-tech Industries Inc. (private). It impounds the Wilson Stream near North Monmouth.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 582 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,288 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2024.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Nearest City | North Monmouth |
| River/Stream | Wilson Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.27828, -70.03289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,655 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 582 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tex-Tech Industries Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00101 |
| Federal ID | ME00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |