Don Pleasants Dam
Don Pleasants Dam is an earth dam located in Allegany County, Maryland, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Don Pleasants Dam
The primary purpose of Don Pleasants Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pleasants Excavating Co, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bear Hollow Creek near Pumpkin Center.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Pumpkin Center |
| River/Stream | Bear Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.62938, -78.58650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,277 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pleasants Excavating Co, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00094 |
| Federal ID | MD00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |