Wee Laddie Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wee Laddie Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 5 ft (taller than 0.5% in MA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01827 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SAINT MARK COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF BOSTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wee Laddie Pond Dam?
Wee Laddie Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wee Laddie Pond Dam?
Wee Laddie Pond Dam is owned by SAINT MARK COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF BOSTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wee Laddie Pond Dam built?
Wee Laddie Pond Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Wee Laddie Pond Dam?
Wee Laddie Pond 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 Wee Laddie Pond Dam?
Wee Laddie Pond Dam has a dam height of 5 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 Wee Laddie Pond Dam last inspected?
Wee Laddie Pond Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.