Indian Pond - East Dike
Indian Pond - East Dike is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Pond - East Dike
The primary purpose of Indian Pond - East Dike 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 Brookfield Renewable Power Llc Nyro (private). It impounds the Kennebec River near The Forks.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,746 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,382 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | The Forks |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 45.45460, -69.85950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,746 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,382 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00739 |
| Federal ID | ME00090S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |