Camp Kinderland Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Camp Kinderland Dam, located in Tolland, Massachusetts, was completed in 1950 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 265 feet, impounds a tributary of Slocum Brook and has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam is owned privately and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection date recorded in August 2012. The risk assessment for Camp Kinderland Dam is moderate, indicating potential concerns that need to be addressed. With a surface area of 0.02 square miles and a drainage area of 0.49 square miles, the dam poses a moderate risk that requires proper risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and downstream communities.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

265

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY OF SLOCUM BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.02

Hydraulic Height

9

Drainage Area

0.49

Nid Storage

83

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

11
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.