Wheeler Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Hollow Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverHollow Brook
Coordinates42.11772, -72.20987

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length485 ft
NID Storage774 acre-ft
Max Storage774 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Brimfield
Other NameMill Lane Road Dam;Mill Pond Dam

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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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