Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road)
Key Takeaway
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.1% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 304 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00213 |
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
MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road)?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) 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 Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road)?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) is owned by MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) built?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road)?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) 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 Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road)?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) has a dam height of 13 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 Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) last inspected?
Riawakin Pond (Nanticoke Road) was last inspected on January 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.