Bond Farm Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bond Farm Pond, located in Ellerton, Maryland, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS for water supply purposes.


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Summary

With a dam height of 17 feet and a length of 625 feet, the pond has a normal storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 77 cubic feet per second. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet, making it a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, Bond Farm Pond has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The pond's location on Middle Creek-TR, along with its drainage area of 0.3 square miles, highlights its importance in managing local water resources and mitigating potential flooding risks.

As a key water supply source in Frederick County, Maryland, Bond Farm Pond plays a vital role in supporting agricultural and residential water needs in the region. With its strategic design and construction overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the pond serves as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

625

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

Middle Creek-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.7

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

122

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.