Russell Mill Pond
Russell Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Russell Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Russell Mill Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Michael & Janice Goodman (private). It impounds the Russell Mill Pond near Kingston.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Kingston |
| River/Stream | Russell Mill Pond |
| Coordinates | 41.91720, -70.62704 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Michael & Janice Goodman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00916 |
| Federal ID | MA00916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |