Allen Town Pond (Allen Road)

Passerdyke Creek· Somerset, Maryland· Built 1700· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1700 and is 326 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.2% in MD)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage176 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge825 cfs
Year Completed1700 (326 years old)
NID IDMD00123

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: June 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Wicomico County Government

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allen Town Pond (Allen Road)?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) 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 Town Pond (Allen Road)?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) is owned by Wicomico County Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) built?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) was completed in 1700, making it 326 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 Town Pond (Allen Road)?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) 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 Town Pond (Allen Road)?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) has a dam height of 8 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 Town Pond (Allen Road) last inspected?

Allen Town Pond (Allen Road) was last inspected on June 14, 2017. 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.