Eaton-Raimond Pond

Stillpond Creek-TR· Kent, Maryland· Built 1960· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Eaton-Raimond Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,800 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDMD00370

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: July 20, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Nancy Adams

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eaton-Raimond Pond?

Eaton-Raimond 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 Eaton-Raimond Pond?

Eaton-Raimond Pond is owned by Nancy Adams (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Eaton-Raimond Pond built?

Eaton-Raimond Pond 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.

How tall is Eaton-Raimond Pond?

Eaton-Raimond Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Eaton-Raimond Pond last inspected?

Eaton-Raimond Pond was last inspected on July 20, 2016. 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.