Foundry Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sealund Reservoir Dam Store Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Located in Kingston, Massachusetts, the Foundry Pond Dam stands as a historic structure completed in 1848 with a primary purpose of serving as an Earth dam.
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Summary
This significant dam, with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dam, situated on Smelt Brook, has a drainage area of 2.2 square miles and a surface area of 6 acres, making it a crucial feature in the local water resource management.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 1998, the Foundry Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has a moderate risk rating. With a significant spillway and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam requires safety measures and regular inspections. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Foundry Pond Dam a compelling site for studying the intersection of historical significance, hydrology, and environmental risk management.
Year Completed |
1848 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
SMELT BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
2.2 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Foundry Pond Dam