Damazo Pond

Little Catoctin Creek-TR· Frederick, Maryland· Built 1975· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Damazo Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD)
Dam Length820 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
Year Modified1975
NID IDMD00164

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 21, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

H Damazo

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Damazo Pond?

Damazo 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 Damazo Pond?

Damazo Pond is owned by H Damazo (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Damazo Pond built?

Damazo Pond was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Damazo Pond?

Damazo 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 Damazo Pond?

Damazo Pond has a dam height of 22 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 Damazo Pond last inspected?

Damazo Pond was last inspected on October 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.