Adventure Sports Center Pond
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 Length | 1,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00513 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Garrett County Commissioners
Local Government
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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.