Threemile Pond facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 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.