Adventure Sports Center Pond

Offstream-Fork Run· Garrett, Maryland· Built 2007· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Adventure Sports Center Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD)
Dam Length1,530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDMD00513

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 10, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Garrett County Commissioners

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Adventure Sports Center Pond?

Adventure Sports Center Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Adventure Sports Center Pond?

Adventure Sports Center Pond is owned by Garrett County Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Adventure Sports Center Pond built?

Adventure Sports Center Pond was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Adventure Sports Center Pond?

Adventure Sports Center Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Adventure Sports Center Pond?

Adventure Sports Center Pond has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Adventure Sports Center Pond last inspected?

Adventure Sports Center Pond was last inspected on May 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.