Don Pleasants Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
Nearest CityPumpkin Center
River/StreamBear Hollow Creek
Coordinates39.62938, -78.58650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,277 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPleasants Excavating Co, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00094
Federal IDMD00094
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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