Campus Hills Pond
Key Takeaway
Campus Hills Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 55.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00173 |
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
Lake Campus Community Assn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Campus Hills Pond?
Campus Hills 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 Campus Hills Pond?
Campus Hills Pond is owned by Lake Campus Community Assn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Campus Hills Pond built?
Campus Hills Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Campus Hills Pond?
Campus Hills Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, 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 Campus Hills Pond?
Campus Hills Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Campus Hills Pond last inspected?
Campus Hills Pond was last inspected on March 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.