York Building Products Pond No. 5

Cecil County, Maryland (near Principio Furnace)

River/Stream: Principio Creek-TR-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
2,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
442 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
75 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-05-03

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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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.