Kemp Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Kemp Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1971 |
| NID ID | MD00195 |
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
Kemp Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kemp Farm Pond?
Kemp 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 Kemp Farm Pond?
Kemp Farm Pond is owned by Kemp Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kemp Farm Pond built?
Kemp Farm Pond was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Kemp Farm Pond?
Kemp Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kemp Farm Pond?
Kemp Farm Pond has a dam height of 28 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 Kemp Farm Pond last inspected?
Kemp Farm Pond was last inspected on September 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.