Kings Pond Dam
Kings Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 1871. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kings Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kings Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Raynham (local government). It impounds the Forge River, Taunton River near Raynham.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1871, 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 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 08/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Raynham |
| River/Stream | Forge River, Taunton River |
| Coordinates | 41.93287, -71.05354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Raynham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00812 |
| Federal ID | MA00812 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |