Fedex Field Pond No. 1
Key Takeaway
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 70.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | MD00329 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WFI Stadium, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fedex Field Pond No. 1?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fedex Field Pond No. 1?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 is owned by WFI Stadium, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fedex Field Pond No. 1 built?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Fedex Field Pond No. 1?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 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 Fedex Field Pond No. 1?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Fedex Field Pond No. 1 last inspected?
Fedex Field Pond No. 1 was last inspected on November 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.