Mason Dixon Original Settling Pond

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Nearest CityPrincipio Furnance
River/StreamPrincipio Creek-TR-OS
Coordinates39.58030, -76.01600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length1,390 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage386 acre-ft
Max Storage386 acre-ft
Normal Storage286 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge44 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerYork Building Products Co, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00115
Federal IDMD00115
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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