Don Pleasants Dam, also known as Pleasant Pond, is a privately owned earth dam located in Allegany, Maryland, near Pumpkin Center.
Completed in 1977, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes along Bear Hollow Creek. Standing at a height of 50 feet and a length of 525 feet, it has a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a normal storage of 96 acre-feet.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, Don Pleasants Dam has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. The spillway, with a width of 66 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam has an outlet gate with a valve. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last assessment completed in December 2021. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
Bear Hollow Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
50 |
Town Creek Near Oldtown
|
105cfs |
Potomac River At Paw Paw
|
4360cfs |
North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland
|
1850cfs |
Wills Creek Near Cumberland
|
691cfs |
Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove
|
61cfs |
South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield
|
1700cfs |