Wilson Pond
Wilson Pond is a concrete dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1907. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Pond
The primary purpose of Wilson Pond 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 Kei (usa) Power Management Inc. (private). It impounds the Big Wilson Stream.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,320 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,544 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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 10/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| River/Stream | Big Wilson Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.45707, -69.53014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,544 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,408 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | KEI (USA) Power Management Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00164 |
| Federal ID | ME00164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |