Chenoweth Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Chenoweth Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 177 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | MD00289 |
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
Vernon H Chenoweth
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chenoweth Farm Pond?
Chenoweth 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 Chenoweth Farm Pond?
Chenoweth Farm Pond is owned by Vernon H Chenoweth (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chenoweth Farm Pond built?
Chenoweth Farm Pond was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Chenoweth Farm Pond?
Chenoweth Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Chenoweth Farm Pond?
Chenoweth Farm Pond has a dam height of 24 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 Chenoweth Farm Pond last inspected?
Chenoweth Farm Pond was last inspected on September 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.