Bond Farm Pond dam
Bond Farm Pond
Bond Farm Pond, located in Ellerton, Maryland, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS for water supply purposes. 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.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bond Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Catoctin Creek Near Middletown | 14 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro | 39 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick | 156 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg | 129 cfs | → |
| Marsh Run At Grimes | 6 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick | 186 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bond Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Big Red Trail Mount Lena
- Catoctin Hollow Road 13916, Frederick County
- Frederick
- Taylors Landing
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
- North Princess Street 398, Shepherdstown
Campgrounds
- Pogo Memorial Campground
- Greenbrier State Park
- Houck Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
- Manor Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
- Camp Round Meadow
- Camp Greentop
Fishing spots
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Little Owens Creek
- Culler Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Blairs Valley Lake
Track Bond Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bond Farm Pond
Where does the data for Bond Farm Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bond Farm Pond.