Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive)
Key Takeaway
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 7.4% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1900 |
| NID ID | MD00212 |
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
Wicomico County Government
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive)?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton 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 Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive)?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) is owned by Wicomico County Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) built?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive)?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive)?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) has a dam height of 11 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 Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) last inspected?
Anderson Mill Pond (Pemberton Drive) was last inspected on January 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.