Clair Peake Dam (Md 235)
Key Takeaway
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00259 |
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
MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 5
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clair Peake Dam (Md 235)?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) 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 Clair Peake Dam (Md 235)?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) is owned by MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 5 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) built?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Clair Peake Dam (Md 235)?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clair Peake Dam (Md 235)?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) has a dam height of 26 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 Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) last inspected?
Clair Peake Dam (Md 235) was last inspected on March 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.