Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | MD00131 |
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
City of Rising Sun
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon?
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon 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 Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon?
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon is owned by City of Rising Sun (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon built?
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon?
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon 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 Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon last inspected?
Rising Sun Waste Water Lagoon was last inspected on October 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.