York Building Products Settling Pond 13 is a private earth dam located in Cecil, Maryland, along the Stoney Run-OS river/stream.
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Constructed in 2016 by Akens Engineering, this dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a total length of 3350 feet, with a storage capacity of 1178 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily as a settling pond with a surface area of 30 acres and a drainage area of 0.02 square miles.
The dam has a significant hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the condition assessment in June 2018 deemed the structure to be satisfactory. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with a needle outlet gate system. In the event of an emergency, there are no specific Emergency Action Plans (EAP) prepared, raising concerns about the readiness and response capability in case of a breach or failure.
Overall, York Building Products Settling Pond 13 represents a crucial piece of infrastructure in managing water resources in the region. However, the lack of comprehensive emergency preparedness measures and the high risk assessment underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
2016 |
Dam Length |
3350 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
Stoney Run-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.02 |
Nid Storage |
1178 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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