Old Oaken Bucket Pond is one of two reservoirs on First Herring Brook created by dams. The Town of Scituate draws its municipal water from Old Oaken Bucket Pond.  First Herring Brook Reservoir, upstream, feeds Old Oaken Bucket Pond. There is parking for 3-4 cars, across the street at the Stockbridge Mill. Additional parking, off Route 3A, at the Scituate Water Department.