Avenel - Tpc Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 74.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1986 |
| NID ID | MD00282 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Avenel - Tpc Dam #3?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Avenel - Tpc Dam #3?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 is owned by TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 built?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Avenel - Tpc Dam #3?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Avenel - Tpc Dam #3?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 last inspected?
Avenel - Tpc Dam #3 was last inspected on November 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.