Weller Pond Dam

WELLER POND OUTLET· St. Lawrence, New York· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Weller Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length225 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage348 acre-ft
Normal Storage232 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres
Max Discharge480 cfs
NID IDNY01378

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 13, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WOODWISE FORESTLAND LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Weller Pond Dam?

Weller Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Weller Pond Dam?

Weller Pond Dam is owned by WOODWISE FORESTLAND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Weller Pond Dam?

Weller Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Weller Pond Dam?

Weller Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Weller Pond Dam last inspected?

Weller Pond Dam was last inspected on June 13, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.