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Threemile Pond
Threemile Pond is located in Maine
Threemile Pond
Threemile Pond
Location in Maine
Location China and Windsor, Maine United States
Coordinates 44°22′05″N 69°36′21″W / 44.3681°N 69.6057°W / 44.3681; -69.6057
Etymology For being inaccurately measured as three miles long
Primary inflows Unnamed brook
Primary outflows Barton Brook
Max. length 2.71 mi (4.36 km)
Max. width 1.11 mi (1.79 km)
Surface area 1,174 acres (4.75 km2)
Average depth 17 ft (5.2 m)
Max. depth 37 ft (11 m)
Surface elevation 177 ft (54 m)
Max. temperature 75 °F (24 °C)
Min. temperature 64 °F (18 °C)
Islands 2 islands

Threemile Pond is a lake located in Windsor and China, Maine. The lake is often infested with algae blooms. Despite the name, the pond is in fact 2.71 miles long. The lake has a boat ramp for aquatic activities . The lake has one large island that causes a major boating hazard. The lake's water quality has somewhat improved recently. South Vassalboro is located less than half a mile away from the lake. The lake has two small islands; one contains a small house and dock, while the other is undeveloped marsh.

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