Watts Farm Pond

Mill Creek· Kent, Maryland· Built 1977· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Watts Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
Year Modified2005
NID IDMD00176

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 22, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Joe Hickman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Watts Farm Pond?

Watts Farm 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 Watts Farm Pond?

Watts Farm Pond is owned by Joe Hickman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Watts Farm Pond built?

Watts Farm Pond was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Watts Farm Pond?

Watts Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Watts Farm Pond?

Watts Farm Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Watts Farm Pond last inspected?

Watts Farm Pond was last inspected on October 22, 2020. 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.