Wayne Village Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lovejoy Pond Dead River
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Wayne Village, located in Kennebec, Maine, is a concrete dam completed in 1850 primarily designed for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
With a height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, this structure serves as a crucial resource for the local government in mitigating potential hazards. The dam has a storage capacity of 8,910 acre-feet and a surface area of 601 acres, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area.
Maintained by the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the dam is in satisfactory condition with a low hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in July 2020 revealed no significant issues, ensuring the safety of the structure and the residents of Wayne Village. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreational activities in the region, highlighting its multifaceted importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Wayne Village dam stands as a testament to the long-standing commitment of local government agencies in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With its robust design and consistent regulatory oversight, this structure symbolizes the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable use of water resources and the protection of the environment. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, Wayne Village remains a critical asset in enhancing the resilience of the region to future climate-related risks.
Year Completed |
1850 |
Dam Length |
133 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
0 |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
601 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
8910 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wayne Village
Main Street 620, Wayne