MARTIN FARM POND DAM - MD00531-3088
Dam Name: MARTIN FARM POND DAM
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential:
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 05/05/2016
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Accident or Misoperation
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00531-3088
Incident DescriptionCMP riser plugged with debris triggered flow in emergency. CMP spillway barrel was partially collapsed and deteriorated, downstream embankment eroded away around spillway. Owner removed riser, creating a partial uncontrolled release.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Number of People Evacuated
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Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesOwner made excavation in embankment and removed riser, creating a partial uncontrolled release.
Owner Type
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)
EAP
Dam Height22 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)25.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed
NID NumberMD00531
River Name
Latitude39.5237
Longitude-76.4438
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
