Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1967 |
| NID ID | MD00160 |
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
Maryland Military Department
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation 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 Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam is owned by Maryland Military Department (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam built?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam last inspected?
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.