Cecil Sand And Gravel Pond 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Cecil Sand and Gravel Pond 6, located in Arrowhead Acres, Cecil County, Maryland, is a private earth dam completed in 2006 for tailings storage purposes.


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Summary

With a dam height of 49 feet and a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is primarily made of stone and rests on rock and soil foundations, serving as a vital component of the local water infrastructure.

Despite being classified as having a "significant" hazard potential, Cecil Sand and Gravel Pond 6 is currently in fair condition, as assessed in July 2018. Regular inspections by the Maryland Dam Safety agency ensure its safety and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding environment. The dam, with a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, contributes to the management of Principio Creek-TR-OS and helps regulate water flow in the region for both environmental and industrial purposes.

With the last inspection conducted in July 2020 and an emergency action plan last revised in April 2021, Cecil Sand and Gravel Pond 6 continues to be a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Cecil County. Its high-risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water storage facility.

Years Modified

2011 - Hydraulic

Year Completed

2006

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

49

River Or Stream

Principio Creek-TR-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

300

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

49
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.