Diversified Lane Pond Dam
Diversified Lane Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Diversified Lane Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Diversified Lane Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Howard County (local government). It impounds the Pataspco River-tr.
The dam stands 8 feet tall. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| River/Stream | Pataspco River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.30384, -76.85241 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Howard County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00576 |
| Federal ID | MD00576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |