York Building Products Pond No. 6
Key Takeaway
York Building Products Pond No. 6 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 74.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,626 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1971 |
| NID ID | MD00207 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
York Building Products Co, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of York Building Products Pond No. 6?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 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 York Building Products Pond No. 6?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 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 Building Products Pond No. 6 built?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Building Products Pond No. 6?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 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 Building Products Pond No. 6?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 has a dam height of 30 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 Building Products Pond No. 6 last inspected?
York Building Products Pond No. 6 was last inspected on April 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.