Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 910 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MD00436 |
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
City of Bowie
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam?
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam 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 Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam?
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam is owned by City of Bowie (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam built?
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam?
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam last inspected?
Bowie Gateway Swm Pond Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.