Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court)

Cocktown Creek-TR· Calvert, Maryland· Built 1978· Earth· 24 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD)
Dam Length201 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMD00587

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 20, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Calvert County Department of Public Works

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court)?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court)?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) 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 Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) built?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court)?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) 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 Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court)?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) 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 Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) last inspected?

Stoneleigh Community Pond (Stoneleigh Court) was last inspected on August 20, 2021. 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.