Platter Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Platter Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1968 |
| NID ID | MD00310 |
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
Edna and Robert Mckenzie
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Platter Farm Pond?
Platter 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 Platter Farm Pond?
Platter Farm Pond is owned by Edna and Robert Mckenzie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Platter Farm Pond built?
Platter Farm Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Platter Farm Pond?
Platter Farm Pond 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 Platter Farm Pond?
Platter Farm Pond 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 Platter Farm Pond last inspected?
Platter Farm Pond was last inspected on September 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.