Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) dam
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)
Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) is a vital water resource located in Worcester County, Maryland, specifically in Puncheon Landing. Constructed in 1972 by Rummel, Klepper and Kahl, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 43 acres and a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. The dam stands at 10 feet in height and extends over 5500 feet in length, with a controlled spillway that ensures safe discharge of up to 10 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, this dam has been designated with a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 is classified as very high, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The last inspection was conducted in July 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams will find Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 an intriguing case study. With its unique design features, recreational purpose, and state-regulated status, this earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water storage and discharge in the Union Branch-OS watershed. Its location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of proactive risk management and regular inspections to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the continued functionality of this essential water resource.
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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manokin Branch Near Princess Anne | 1 cfs | → |
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond).
Boat launches
- Cedar Hall Wharf Road Worcester County
- Coventry Parish Road 5741, Somerset County
- Bell Road 5098, Accomack County
- Marsh Market Road 10000, Accomack County
- Coulbourn Creek Road Somerset County
- Fir Landing, Chincoteague Island
Campgrounds
- Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Janes Island State Park
- Pope Bay
- Green Run
- Camp Sandy Pines
Fishing spots
Track Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond) in the Snoflo app
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About Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond)
Where does the data for Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South 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 Pocomoke City Sewage Lagoon No. 2 (South Pond).