York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9
Key Takeaway
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 87.5% 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 | 1988 (38 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | MD00288 |
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 9?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 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 9?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 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 9 built?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 9?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 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 9?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 has a dam height of 43 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 9 last inspected?
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 9 was last inspected on July 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.