Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road)

Seneca Creek-TR· Montgomery, Maryland· Built 1995· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
Year Modified1995
NID IDMD00521

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 17, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Porten Companies, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road)?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) 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 Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road)?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) is owned by Porten Companies, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) built?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road)?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) 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 Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road)?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) has a dam height of 22 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 Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) last inspected?

Germantown Estates Regional Facility SWM Dam (Steeple Road) was last inspected on August 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.