Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 10.3% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1962 |
| NID ID | MD00185 |
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
Town of Easton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon 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 Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon is owned by Town of Easton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon built?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon has a dam height of 12 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 Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon last inspected?
Easton Secondary Sewage Lagoon was last inspected on December 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.