Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond)
Key Takeaway
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1957 |
| NID ID | MD00318 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Kurt Sherman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond)?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond)?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) is owned by Kurt Sherman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) built?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond)?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond)?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper 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 Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) last inspected?
Kurt Sherman Dam (Upper Pond) was last inspected on December 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.