York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13

Stoney Run-OS· Cecil, Maryland· Built 2016· Earth· 45 ft tall
Significant Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 89.4% in MD)
Dam Length3,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.0K acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDMD00414

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 30, 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 13?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 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 13?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 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 13 built?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 was completed in 2016, making it 10 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 has a dam height of 45 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 13 last inspected?

York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 was last inspected on July 30, 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.