Wheeler Pond Dam

Connecticut — New London County — OXOBOXO BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
RiverOXOBOXO BROOK
Coordinates41.45711, -72.14229

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage1,276 acre-ft
Max Storage1,276 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 1, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1810
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTheodore Wisniewski, Rev Living Trust
Other NameWheeler Pond

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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