Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam, Maryland, USA

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Quick Facts About Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam

Location: Cecil, Maryland
Coordinates: 39.43167, -75.98333
River: Offstream River
Primary Purpose:
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1968
Dam Height: 40 ft (12 m)
Dam Length: 16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Dam Capacity: 9,000 acre-ft (11,101 Ml)

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Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Information

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Crystal Beach, Cecil, Maryland.

The dam, which is on the Offstream River, was primarily built for purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Army Corps of Engineers-Philadejphia District and commissioned in 1968 and is currently owned by US Army Corps of Engineers, C&D Canal.

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Structure

The Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is approximately 16,000 feet (4,877 m) long, 40 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,720 acre-ft (4,589 Ml) and maximum capacity of 9,000 acre-ft (11,101 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 300 acres (121 ha) and the total catchment area is 1 square miles (1 square kilometres).

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam does not have any spillways.

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam
Cecil, Maryland
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 40 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 16,000 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 9,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Weather

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Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam?

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is in Maryland.

In which county is the Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam?

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is in Cecil County.

How high is the Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam?

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is 40 feet high.

How long is the Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam?

Pearce Creek Disposal Area Dam is 16,000 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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