Wheeler Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wheeler Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1824 and is 202 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1824 (202 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00052 |
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
GRIGORI BRODSKI TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wheeler Pond Dam?
Wheeler 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 Wheeler Pond Dam?
Wheeler Pond Dam is owned by GRIGORI BRODSKI TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wheeler Pond Dam built?
Wheeler Pond Dam was completed in 1824, making it 202 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 Wheeler Pond Dam?
Wheeler 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 Wheeler Pond Dam?
Wheeler Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Wheeler Pond Dam last inspected?
Wheeler Pond Dam was last inspected on July 19, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.