Walton Mill dam
Walton Mill
Walton Mill, located in Farmington, Maine, is a concrete dam completed in 1880 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Situated on Temple Stream, this structure stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a length of 150 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres, providing vital habitat for local fish and wildlife populations.
Managed by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Walton Mill is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection taking place in June 2002. With its historical significance and importance for ecological preservation, Walton Mill serves as a valuable resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the intersection of infrastructure and environmental conservation in Maine.
As part of the New England District, Walton Mill exemplifies the intricate balance between human development and nature conservation. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this structure offers a glimpse into the efforts to sustainably manage water resources for both recreational and ecological purposes. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and wildlife conservation, Walton Mill presents a fascinating case study of how infrastructure can coexist harmoniously with the natural environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Walton Mill -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy River Near Mercer | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Carrabassett River Near North Anson | 895 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River At Rumford | 5,900 cfs | → |
| Swift River Near Roxbury | 230 cfs | → |
| Kennebec River At North Sidney | 12,700 cfs | → |
| Nezinscot River At Turner Center | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walton Mill.
Boat launches
- George Thomas Road Chesterville
- North Shore Drive Smithfield
- Federal Road 694, Livermore
- Castle Island Road 484, Mount Vernon
- Snowmobile Trail 27 Belgrade
- Perkins Street Norridgewock
Campgrounds
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Track Walton Mill in the Snoflo app
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About Walton Mill
Where does the data for Walton Mill come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Walton Mill.