Oliver Company (Lower Pond)
Key Takeaway
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1957 |
| NID ID | MD00188 |
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
Mangum, Jeffrey & Sheila
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oliver Company (Lower Pond)?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) 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 Oliver Company (Lower Pond)?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) is owned by Mangum, Jeffrey & Sheila (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oliver Company (Lower Pond) built?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Oliver Company (Lower Pond)?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oliver Company (Lower Pond)?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) has a dam height of 14 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 Oliver Company (Lower Pond) last inspected?
Oliver Company (Lower Pond) was last inspected on December 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.