Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam
Key Takeaway
Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam 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 | 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 393 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MD00527 |
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
Prince Georges County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam?
Collington Facility 14 Swm 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 Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam?
Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam built?
Collington Facility 14 Swm 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.
What is the primary purpose of Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam?
Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam 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 Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam?
Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam last inspected?
Collington Facility 14 Swm Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.