Roeder Farm Pond dam
Roeder Farm Pond
Roeder Farm Pond, also known as Paul Roeder Farm Pond, is a private water resource located in Allegany, Maryland. Constructed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, this pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Roeder Farm Pond has undergone modifications in 2010 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the pond presents a moderate risk due to its location and potential impacts on Town Creek-TR. This signifies the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource in Maryland.
With its picturesque setting and role in water management, Roeder Farm Pond serves as a valuable asset for climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates. Its history, design, and function contribute to the ecological and hydrological landscape of Allegany County, highlighting the intersection of human intervention and natural processes in water resource management.
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 Roeder Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Near Oldtown | 40 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 923 cfs | → |
| South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield | 245 cfs | → |
| Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon | 131 cfs | → |
| Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove | 17 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland | 484 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roeder Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Gordon Lake Boat Access
- Koon Lake Boat Access
Campgrounds
- Town Creek Campsite
- Town Creek Hijer Biker Camp Site
- Potomac Forks Hiker Biker Campsite
- Potomac Forks Campsite
- Purslane Run Hiker Biker Campsite
- Purslane Run Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
Track Roeder Farm Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Roeder Farm Pond
Where does the data for Roeder Farm 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 Roeder Farm Pond.