Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)
Key Takeaway
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1972 |
| NID ID | MD00197 |
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
Pocomoke City
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) is owned by Pocomoke City (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) built?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) has a dam height of 10 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) last inspected?
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) was last inspected on July 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.