Anson

Somerset County, Maine (near Madison)

River/Stream: Kennebec River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
630 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,860 acre-ft
Year Completed
1923
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
82,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ME00087
State
Maine (ME)
Coordinates
44.79835, -69.88877
Age
103 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.