Mezick Farm Pond

Reed Creek· Queen Anne's, Maryland· Built 1974· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Mezick Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD)
Dam Length615 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage164 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge186 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
Year Modified1974
NID IDMD00068

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 22, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Edgar Sears

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mezick Farm Pond?

Mezick 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 Mezick Farm Pond?

Mezick Farm Pond is owned by Edgar Sears (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mezick Farm Pond built?

Mezick Farm Pond was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Mezick Farm Pond?

Mezick Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mezick Farm Pond?

Mezick Farm Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Mezick Farm Pond last inspected?

Mezick Farm Pond was last inspected on October 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.