Reed Mill Pond Dam
Reed Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reed Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Reed Mill Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Kingston (local government). It impounds the Pine Brook near Kingston.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 06/14/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Kingston |
| River/Stream | Pine Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.01390, -70.76997 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Town of Kingston |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00431 |
| Federal ID | MA00431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |