Elgin Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Elgin Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 81 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1965 |
| NID ID | MD00177 |
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
Harborview Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elgin Farm Pond?
Elgin Farm 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 Elgin Farm Pond?
Elgin Farm Pond is owned by Harborview Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elgin Farm Pond built?
Elgin Farm Pond was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Elgin Farm Pond?
Elgin Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elgin Farm Pond?
Elgin Farm Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Elgin Farm Pond last inspected?
Elgin Farm Pond was last inspected on June 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.