Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive)
Key Takeaway
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 214 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1972 |
| NID ID | MD00129 |
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
City of Bowie
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive)?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) 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 Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive)?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) is owned by City of Bowie (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) built?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive)?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) 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 Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive)?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) has a dam height of 16 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 Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) last inspected?
Allen Pond (Nottinghill Drive) was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.