Reed Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kelleher Dam Silver Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Reed Mill Pond Dam, located in Kingston, Massachusetts, is a locally owned masonry dam on Pine Brook with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 3.17 square miles, the dam's significant hazard potential is managed through regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2013.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Reed Mill Pond Dam is regulated by the state of Massachusetts and meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam's controlled spillway type ensures proper water management, while the satisfactory condition assessment indicates that the structure is currently in good shape. Despite its very high risk assessment rating, Reed Mill Pond Dam continues to serve its irrigation purpose effectively, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
PINE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
6.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.5 |
Drainage Area |
3.17 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Reed Mill Pond Dam