Grande View Farms Community Pond
Key Takeaway
Grande View Farms Community Pond is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 204 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | MD00172 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Grande View Farms Improvement Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grande View Farms Community Pond?
Grande View Farms Community Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Grande View Farms Community Pond?
Grande View Farms Community Pond is owned by Grande View Farms Improvement Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grande View Farms Community Pond built?
Grande View Farms Community Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Grande View Farms Community Pond?
Grande View Farms Community Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grande View Farms Community Pond?
Grande View Farms Community 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 Grande View Farms Community Pond last inspected?
Grande View Farms Community Pond was last inspected on September 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.