Wee Laddie Pond Dam
Wee Laddie Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wee Laddie Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wee Laddie Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church Of Boston (private). It impounds the Tributary To Wee Laddie Pond near Charlton.
The dam stands 6 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Charlton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wee Laddie Pond |
| Coordinates | 42.17491, -71.95670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Boston |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01827 |
| Federal ID | MA01827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |