Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2

Offstream-Parker Creek· Calvert, Maryland· Built 2002· Earth· 65 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 65 ft (taller than 95% in MD)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
Year Modified2002
NID IDMD00388

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 17, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Calvert County Department of Public Works

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 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 Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 is owned by Calvert County Department of Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 built?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 has a dam height of 65 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 Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 last inspected?

Prince Frederick Wwtp Pond 2 was last inspected on December 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.