Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive)
Key Takeaway
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | MD00385 |
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
Cloppers Mill West Community Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive)?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) 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 Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive)?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) is owned by Cloppers Mill West Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) built?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive)?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive)?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) 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 Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) last inspected?
Cloppers Mill West Pond F (Cricket Hill Drive) was last inspected on July 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.