Wilson Pond
Key Takeaway
Wilson Pond is classified as high hazard in Maine. It was completed in 1845 and is 181 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 81.9% in ME) |
| Dam Length | 78 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 13.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 594 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
| NID ID | ME00121 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wilton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wilson Pond?
Wilson Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wilson Pond?
Wilson Pond is owned by Wilton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilson Pond built?
Wilson Pond was completed in 1845, making it 181 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Wilson Pond?
Wilson Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wilson Pond?
Wilson Pond has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Wilson Pond last inspected?
Wilson Pond was last inspected on April 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.