Collington Life Care Center Lake
Key Takeaway
Collington Life Care Center Lake is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | MD00491 |
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
Collington Kendal
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Collington Life Care Center Lake?
Collington Life Care Center Lake 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 Life Care Center Lake?
Collington Life Care Center Lake is owned by Collington Kendal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Collington Life Care Center Lake built?
Collington Life Care Center Lake was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Life Care Center Lake?
Collington Life Care Center Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Collington Life Care Center Lake?
Collington Life Care Center Lake has a dam height of 25 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 Life Care Center Lake last inspected?
Collington Life Care Center Lake was last inspected on May 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.