Carpenter Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Carpenter 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 | 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1968 |
| NID ID | MD00179 |
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
Springfield Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carpenter Farm Pond?
Carpenter 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 Carpenter Farm Pond?
Carpenter Farm Pond is owned by Springfield Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carpenter Farm Pond built?
Carpenter 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 Carpenter Farm Pond?
Carpenter 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 Carpenter Farm Pond?
Carpenter Farm Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Carpenter Farm Pond last inspected?
Carpenter Farm Pond was last inspected on October 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.