Campus Hills Pond dam
Campus Hills Pond
Campus Hills Pond, located in Thomas Run, Maryland, is a privately owned water resource that serves as a recreational hotspot for fishing and wildlife observation. The pond, completed in 1969, stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 520 feet, offering a surface area of 8.2 acres and a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the pond provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in outdoor activities.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, Campus Hills Pond undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 64 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 155 cubic feet per second. Despite being modified in 1995 for structural enhancements, the pond remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a serene and picturesque setting within Harford County, Maryland.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Campus Hills Pond continues to be a well-maintained and monitored water resource, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Tobacco Run. As a vital part of the local ecosystem, the pond serves as a valuable habitat for wildlife and a recreational sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of Maryland's landscapes.
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 Campus Hills Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bynum Run At Bel Air | 8 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek Near Darlington | 263 cfs | → |
| Winters Run Near Benson | 27 cfs | → |
| Plumtree Run Near Bel Air | 2 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek At Rocks | 132 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conowingo | 9,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campus Hills Pond.
Boat launches
- Kennard Avenue Edgewood
- Skippers Point Circle 1614, Edgewood
- Dorsey Park
- Cold Cabin Park
- Mason-Dixon Trail Lower Chanceford Township
- Port Herman Drive 92, Cecil County
Campgrounds
- Kramer's Gap Outpost
- Ramblewood
- Klondike Outpost
- Wilderness Iv Outpost
- Haunted Woods Outpost
- Canoe Outpost
Fishing spots
Track Campus Hills 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 Campus Hills Pond
Where does the data for Campus Hills 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 Campus Hills Pond.