Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins
Key Takeaway
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 47.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MD00366 |
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
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins 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 Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins is owned by Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins built?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins 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 Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins has a dam height of 21 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 Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins last inspected?
Cristal Global Hawkins Point Plant Settling Basins was last inspected on April 3, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.