Briar Ridge Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Briar Ridge Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | MD00192 |
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
F Struben Foundation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briar Ridge Farm Pond?
Briar Ridge 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 Briar Ridge Farm Pond?
Briar Ridge Farm Pond is owned by F Struben Foundation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briar Ridge Farm Pond built?
Briar Ridge Farm Pond was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Briar Ridge Farm Pond?
Briar Ridge Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Briar Ridge Farm Pond?
Briar Ridge Farm Pond has a dam height of 26 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 Briar Ridge Farm Pond last inspected?
Briar Ridge Farm Pond was last inspected on March 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.