Whitmans Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Whitmans Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 48.8% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00775 |
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 WEYMOUTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Whitmans Pond Dam?
Whitmans Pond 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 Whitmans Pond Dam?
Whitmans Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF WEYMOUTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitmans Pond Dam built?
Whitmans Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Whitmans Pond Dam?
Whitmans Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whitmans Pond Dam?
Whitmans 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 Whitmans Pond Dam last inspected?
Whitmans Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.