Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road)
Key Takeaway
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 537 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00273 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road)?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road)?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) is owned by MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) built?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road)?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) 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 Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road)?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) has a dam height of 9 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 Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) last inspected?
Mitchell Pond #1 (Nanticoke Road) was last inspected on December 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.