York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11

Stoney Run-OS· Cecil, Maryland· Built 1999· Earth· 51 ft tall
Significant Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 51 ft (taller than 92.8% in MD)
Dam Length3,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage822 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDMD00344

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: July 31, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

York Building Products Co, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 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 11?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 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 11 built?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 11?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 serves the following purposes: Tailings. 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 11?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 has a dam height of 51 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 11 last inspected?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 11 was last inspected on July 31, 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.