York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10
Key Takeaway
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 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 | 48 ft (taller than 91.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 3,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | MD00294 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
York Building Products Co, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 is owned by York Building Products Co, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 built?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 has a dam height of 48 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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 last inspected?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 was last inspected on May 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.