Sunshine Acres Pond dam
Sunshine Acres Pond
Sunshine Acres Pond, also known as the Hunting Ridge Community Association Pond, is a private recreational water resource located in Brookeville, Maryland. Managed by the state-regulated Maryland Dam Safety agency, this Earth-type dam was completed in 1981 and stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 370 feet. It has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres, serving as a popular destination for outdoor activities in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Sunshine Acres Pond is a well-maintained water feature that offers a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors. The pond's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 50 feet, and it has a maximum discharge rate of 169 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the pond's last inspection in 2012 indicated that it is in good standing, with state-mandated permits, inspections, and enforcement measures in place for continued safety and compliance.
Situated along the Hawlings River-TR, Sunshine Acres Pond provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. With its serene surroundings and regulated management, this private water resource is a valuable asset to the community, offering both relaxation and outdoor enjoyment for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Sunshine Acres Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent River Near Unity | 15 cfs | → |
| Patuxent River Below Brighton Dam Near Brighton | 14 cfs | → |
| Hawlings River Near Sandy Spring | 17 cfs | → |
| Cattail Creek Near Glenwood | 16 cfs | → |
| Nw Branch Anacostia River Near Colesville | 126 cfs | → |
| Little Patuxent River At Guilford | 122 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sunshine Acres Pond.
Boat launches
- Supplee Launch
- Lightspun Lane 5665, Long Reach
- Piney Run Park
- Clarksburg Road Germantown
- 99 Drop Howard County
- Liberty Road Carroll County
Campgrounds
- Little Bennett Campground
- Little Bennett Regional Park
- Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Greenbelt Park
- Camp Loop D
- Camp Loop C
Track Sunshine Acres Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Sunshine Acres Pond
Where does the data for Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres Pond.