Boxers Rest Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Boxers Rest Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00346 |
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
Boxers Rest Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boxers Rest Farm Pond?
Boxers Rest 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 Boxers Rest Farm Pond?
Boxers Rest Farm Pond is owned by Boxers Rest Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boxers Rest Farm Pond built?
Boxers Rest Farm Pond was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Boxers Rest Farm Pond?
Boxers Rest Farm Pond 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 Boxers Rest Farm Pond last inspected?
Boxers Rest Farm Pond was last inspected on December 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.