Lake Wyola Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Wyola Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 815 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00510 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF SHUTESBURY, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Wyola Dam?
Lake Wyola Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Wyola Dam?
Lake Wyola Dam is owned by TOWN OF SHUTESBURY, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Wyola Dam built?
Lake Wyola Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Wyola Dam?
Lake Wyola Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Wyola Dam?
Lake Wyola Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lake Wyola Dam last inspected?
Lake Wyola Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.