Panagopulos Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Panagopulos Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00182 |
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
Panagopulos Oriole Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Panagopulos Farm Pond?
Panagopulos 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 Panagopulos Farm Pond?
Panagopulos Farm Pond is owned by Panagopulos Oriole Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panagopulos Farm Pond built?
Panagopulos 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.
How tall is Panagopulos Farm Pond?
Panagopulos Farm Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Panagopulos Farm Pond last inspected?
Panagopulos Farm Pond was last inspected on July 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.