Sunshine Acres Pond
Key Takeaway
Sunshine Acres Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1981 |
| NID ID | MD00220 |
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
Hunting Ridge Homeowner Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunshine Acres Pond?
Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres Pond?
Sunshine Acres Pond is owned by Hunting Ridge Homeowner Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunshine Acres Pond built?
Sunshine Acres Pond was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Sunshine Acres Pond?
Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres Pond?
Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres Pond last inspected?
Sunshine Acres Pond was last inspected on March 30, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.