Bittinger Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Bittinger Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00163 |
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
Larna Campbell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bittinger Farm Pond?
Bittinger Farm 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 Bittinger Farm Pond?
Bittinger Farm Pond is owned by Larna Campbell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bittinger Farm Pond built?
Bittinger Farm Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bittinger Farm Pond?
Bittinger Farm 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 Bittinger Farm Pond?
Bittinger Farm Pond has a dam height of 17 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 Bittinger Farm Pond last inspected?
Bittinger Farm Pond was last inspected on June 21, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.