Riggs Farm Pond

Little Cattail Creek-TR· Howard, Maryland· Built 1988· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Riggs Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge107 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
Year Modified1988
NID IDMD00167

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: July 20, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Cattail II, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Riggs Farm Pond?

Riggs 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 Riggs Farm Pond?

Riggs Farm Pond is owned by Cattail II, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Riggs Farm Pond built?

Riggs Farm Pond was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Riggs Farm Pond?

Riggs Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Riggs Farm Pond?

Riggs Farm Pond has a dam height of 24 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 Riggs Farm Pond last inspected?

Riggs Farm Pond was last inspected on July 20, 2016. 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.