Mezick Farm Pond
Mezick Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mezick Farm Pond
The primary purpose of Mezick Farm Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Edgar Sears (private). It impounds the Reed Creek near Gouldtown Church.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Queen Anne's |
| Nearest City | Gouldtown Church |
| River/Stream | Reed Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.01800, -76.11260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Edgar Sears |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00068 |
| Federal ID | MD00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |