Carroll County Farm Museum Dam
Key Takeaway
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,548 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00095 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Carroll County Farm Museum
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carroll County Farm Museum Dam?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carroll County Farm Museum Dam?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam is owned by Carroll County Farm Museum (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carroll County Farm Museum Dam built?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Carroll County Farm Museum Dam?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam 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 Carroll County Farm Museum Dam?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Carroll County Farm Museum Dam last inspected?
Carroll County Farm Museum Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.