Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond) dam
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond)
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond) in Worcester, Maryland, stands as a vital water resource managed by the local government and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. Built in 1972 by Rummel, Klepper and Kahl, this earthen dam serves a primary purpose of recreation while also supporting irrigation needs in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a normal storage of 37 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 45 acres and has a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high (1), signifying the need for vigilant monitoring and management. The last inspection conducted in July 2016 revealed a condition assessment of "Not Rated," prompting a call for further evaluation and potentially a reassessment of its maintenance needs. The controlled spillway, with a width of 2 feet, helps manage maximum discharges of up to 10 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the dam structure. As a key element in the local water infrastructure, Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 plays a crucial role in water management and environmental protection efforts in the region.
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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manokin Branch Near Princess Anne | 1 cfs | → |
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond).
Boat launches
- Cedar Hall Wharf Road Worcester County
- Coventry Parish Road 5741, Somerset County
- Bell Road 5098, Accomack County
- Marsh Market Road 10000, Accomack County
- Coulbourn Creek Road Somerset County
- Fir Landing, Chincoteague Island
Campgrounds
- Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Janes Island State Park
- Pope Bay
- Green Run
- Camp Sandy Pines
Fishing spots
Track Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond) in the Snoflo app
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About Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond)
Where does the data for Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No.1 (North Pond).