Kingman Pond Dam
Kingman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, built in 2007. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kingman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kingman 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 Mansfield (local government). It impounds the Rumford River near Mansfield.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Rumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.02033, -71.21825 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Mansfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02434 |
| Federal ID | MA02434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |