Hancock Sewage Lagoon

Washington County, Maryland (near Hancock)

River/Stream: Offstream-Tonoloway Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
2,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
115 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
340 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-31

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00096
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.70500, -78.15500
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.