Indian Pond - West Dike
Indian Pond - West Dike is an earth dam located in Somerset County, Maine, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Pond - West Dike
The primary purpose of Indian Pond - West 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 10 feet tall and stretches 50 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 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 09/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Nearest City | The Forks |
| River/Stream | Kennebec River |
| Coordinates | 45.45840, -69.87100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 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 | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME96030 |
| Federal ID | ME00090S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |