Mc Allister Pond No. 1 dam
Mc Allister Pond No. 1
Mc Allister Pond No. 1, located in Rogers Mill, Maryland, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1967 with a primary purpose of recreation, specifically for fish and wildlife activities. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 350 feet, creating a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, the pond is fed by Kerrick Swamp-TR and has a maximum discharge of 70 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mc Allister Pond No. 1 is currently in poor condition, as assessed in April 2021. The dam underwent structural modifications in 2008, indicating a commitment to maintaining its safety and functionality for the surrounding community. With regular inspections every five years and oversight by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, the pond remains a valuable resource for recreational activities while upholding safety standards. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the efforts to balance conservation and enjoyment at Mc Allister Pond No. 1.
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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown | 3 cfs | → |
| Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey | 1 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 1 cfs | → |
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 4 cfs | → |
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mc Allister Pond No. 1.
Boat launches
- Gilbert Run Boat Ramp
- Wharf Road Accokeek
- Friendship Landing Road 4701, Charles County
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
- Hallowing Point Road 6935, Calvert County
- Magruders Ferry Road 17901, Brandywine
Campgrounds
- Cedarville State Forest
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Smallwood State Park
- Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
Fishing spots
Track Mc Allister Pond No. 1 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1
Where does the data for Mc Allister Pond No. 1 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 Mc Allister Pond No. 1.