Hampstead Industrial Center Dam
Hampstead Industrial Center Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Maryland, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hampstead Industrial Center Dam
The primary purpose of Hampstead Industrial Center Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Black & Decker, Us, Inc. (private). It impounds the Deep Run-tr near Finksburg.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Finksburg |
| River/Stream | Deep Run-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.58750, -76.85100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Black & Decker, US, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00168 |
| Federal ID | MD00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |