Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond
Key Takeaway
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 95.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,188 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1966 |
| NID ID | MD00052 |
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
York Building Products Co, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply 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 Water Supply Pond?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond is owned by York Building Products Co, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond built?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Water Supply Pond?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Water Supply Pond?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond has a dam height of 67 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 Water Supply Pond last inspected?
Mason-Dixon Water Supply Pond was last inspected on April 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.