York Building Products Pond No.
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6, also known as Mason-Dixon Settling Pond No. 6, is a private water resource located in Cecil County, Maryland. This earth dam was completed in 1971 with a height of 30 feet and a length of 2160 feet, providing flood risk reduction along the Principio Creek. The pond has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.2 acres, serving as a crucial water management structure in the region.
Managed by Mason-Dixon Sand&Gravel, York Building Products Pond No. 6 is inspected regularly by the Maryland Dam Safety agency to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam presents a low risk of failure. Despite its high risk potential in terms of flooding, the pond meets regulatory guidelines and serves as an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure.
While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with a needle outlet gate to control the water flow. With emergency action plans in place and updated inspection protocols, York Building Products Pond No. 6 remains a reliable resource for flood risk reduction and water management in the Furnace area.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2160 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Principio Creek-TR-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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