The construction of Wells station began in 1968 by Ontario Hydro crews, under the direction of the Construction

Photo of Wells Dam Courtesy of E. Jane Mundy

Manager, Mr. C.M. MacGregor. A contract was needed for the construction of the tailrace which included the channel protection and part of the rock excavation. Rock had to be removed and a new path for the river had to be dug out of the earth.

Ontario Hydro was very cautious in the construction of this dam due to the types of soil and the high ground water level. As a result, during the one and a half year period of working, no serious problems occurred.