Kemp Farm Pond
Kemp Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Garrett County, Maryland, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kemp Farm Pond
The primary purpose of Kemp Farm Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kemp Farm (private). It impounds the Youghiogheny River Lake-tr near Caney Valley School.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest City | Caney Valley School |
| River/Stream | Youghiogheny River Lake-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.71910, -79.42960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kemp Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00195 |
| Federal ID | MD00195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |