Mc Allister Pond No. 1
Key Takeaway
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00171 |
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
Jake Grier
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mc Allister Pond No. 1?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 is owned by Jake Grier (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mc Allister Pond No. 1 built?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1 last inspected?
Mc Allister Pond No. 1 was last inspected on September 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.