Ledford Pond Dam
Ledford Pond Dam is an earth dam located in St. Mary's County, Maryland, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ledford Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ledford Pond Dam 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 Bruce W. Ledford (private). It impounds the St Clement Creek-tr near Clements.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | St. Mary's |
| Nearest City | Clements |
| River/Stream | St Clement Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.32857, -76.71829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bruce W. Ledford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00340 |
| Federal ID | MD00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |