Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond
Key Takeaway
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | MD00396 |
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
Mason Dixon Farms Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation 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 Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond is owned by Mason Dixon Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond built?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond last inspected?
Mason-Dixon Farms Irrigation Pond was last inspected on December 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.