Harris Station Dam, Gravity dam in Northeast Somerset, Maine, US
Harris Station Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine, that holds back the waters of Indian Pond. The structure stands about 175 feet (53 meters) tall and spans roughly 225 feet (69 meters) across the river, functioning as a hydroelectric facility operated by Brookfield Renewable.
The dam was built between 1952 and 1954 by Central Maine Power and named after Ford Harris, the company's chief engineer who led the project. It was one of several major investments in hydroelectric infrastructure across New England during the postwar years.
Indian Pond, the reservoir created by the dam, draws anglers and paddlers who come to fish and canoe on its waters. The surrounding shoreline is part of a broader network of outdoor recreation areas in rural Maine.
The area can be reached by local roads, and there are spots along the river where the structure is visible from a distance. Water levels can change quickly depending on releases from the facility, so staying away from the riverbank is advisable.
Indian Pond is shallow enough that its water can warm to above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) during summer, which is unusual for a reservoir fed by a river in this part of New England. That warmth makes it a popular fishing spot during the warmer months.
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