Wellington Reservoir No. 2 Dam

About Wellington Reservoir No. 2 Dam

The primary purpose of Wellington Reservoir No. 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Wellington (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Charlemont Creek near Wellington.

The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2023.

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