Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane)

Bynum Run-TR· Harford, Maryland· Built 1991· Earth· 27 ft tall

Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD)
Dam Length	200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	5 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Surface Area	0 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	160 cfs
Year Completed	1991 (35 years old)
NID ID	MD00415

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: No

Last Inspection: December 14, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Village of Scots Fancy Homeowners Assoc., Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane)?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) 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 Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane)?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) is owned by Village of Scots Fancy Homeowners Assoc., Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) built?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane)?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane)?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) has a dam height of 27 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 Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) last inspected?

Village of Scots Fancy Swm Pond (Starmount Lane) was last inspected on December 14, 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.