Bobcat Pond
Bobcat Pond is an earth dam located in Allegany County, Maryland, built in 2016. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bobcat Pond
The primary purpose of Bobcat Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Allegany Coal And Land Company (private). It impounds the Sandy Spring Run near Frostburg.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, the structure is relatively new.
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 04/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Frostburg |
| River/Stream | Sandy Spring Run |
| Coordinates | 39.65183, -78.93850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Allegany Coal and Land Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00631 |
| Federal ID | MD00631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |