Wellesley Avenue Dam
Key Takeaway
Wellesley Avenue Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA03186 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TOWN OF WELLESLEY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wellesley Avenue Dam?
Wellesley Avenue 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 Wellesley Avenue Dam?
Wellesley Avenue Dam is owned by TOWN OF WELLESLEY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wellesley Avenue Dam?
Wellesley Avenue 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 Wellesley Avenue Dam?
Wellesley Avenue Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Wellesley Avenue Dam last inspected?
Wellesley Avenue Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.