Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond
Key Takeaway
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | MD00530 |
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
Carroll County Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond 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 Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond is owned by Carroll County Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond built?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond 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.
What is the primary purpose of Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond last inspected?
Carroll County Air Business Center Swm Pond was last inspected on July 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.