York Bldg Products Settling Pond 13 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.