Wetmore Pond Dam
Wetmore Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wetmore Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wetmore Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elaine Bosler (private). It impounds the Norcross Hill Brook near Templeton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Templeton |
| River/Stream | Norcross Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.60766, -72.10871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elaine Bosler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00658 |
| Federal ID | MA00658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |