York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 dam
York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10
York Building Products Settling Pond 10 in Perryville, Maryland, is a privately-owned structure designed by Geo-Technology Associates to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 3100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 20 acres and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, this settling pond has a significant hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of June 2018. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam is equipped with a needle outlet gate system for controlled water release. While the risk assessment for this structure is rated as high, it continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
With a history of serving its purpose effectively, York Building Products Settling Pond 10 stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource management and climate adaptation strategies. As climate change continues to impact water levels and weather patterns, structures like these play a vital role in safeguarding communities from the dangers of flooding. The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of this dam highlight the commitment to ensuring its resilience and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Conowingo | 9,240 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek Near Darlington | 263 cfs | → |
| Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills | 73 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek At Newark | 84 cfs | → |
| Christina River At Coochs Bridge | 16 cfs | → |
| East Branch Big Elk Creek At Forestville | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10.
Track York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 in the Snoflo app
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About York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10
Where does the data for York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10 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 Significant 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 York Bldg Products Settling Pond 10.