Stancills INC. Settling Pond
Key Takeaway
Stancills INC. Settling Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 857 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00063 |
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
Stancills Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stancills INC. Settling Pond?
Stancills INC. Settling 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 Stancills INC. Settling Pond?
Stancills INC. Settling Pond is owned by Stancills Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stancills INC. Settling Pond built?
Stancills INC. Settling Pond was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Stancills INC. Settling Pond?
Stancills INC. Settling 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 Stancills INC. Settling Pond?
Stancills INC. Settling Pond has a dam height of 26 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 Stancills INC. Settling Pond last inspected?
Stancills INC. Settling Pond was last inspected on April 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.