Wilson Stream
Wilson Stream is a concrete dam located in Piscataquis County, Maine, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilson Stream
The primary purpose of Wilson Stream 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 36 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20,070 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| River/Stream | Big Wilson Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.45208, -69.53269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,053 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | KEI (USA) Power Management Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00604 |
| Federal ID | ME00604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |