Mason-dixon Farms Irrigation Pond
Mason-dixon Farms Irrigation Pond is an earth dam located in Frederick County, Maryland, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mason-dixon Farms Irrigation Pond
The primary purpose of Mason-dixon Farms Irrigation Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mason Dixon Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Cattail Branch-os near Bullfrog Rd.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 12/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Nearest City | Bullfrog Rd |
| River/Stream | Cattail Branch-os |
| Coordinates | 39.71865, -77.26406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mason Dixon Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00438 |
| Federal ID | MD00438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |