Wheeler Pond Dam
Wheeler Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1810. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wheeler Pond Dam
Wheeler Pond Dam is a dam in New London, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Theodore Wisniewski, Rev Living Trust (private). It impounds the Oxoboxo Brook near Montville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 92 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1810, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Montville |
| River/Stream | Oxoboxo Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.45711, -72.14229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1810 (216 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,276 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,276 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 934 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Theodore Wisniewski, Rev Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00239 |
| Federal ID | CT00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |