Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive)
Key Takeaway
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 81.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | MD00563 |
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
Greencastle Lakes Comm Assoc INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive)?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) 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 Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive)?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) is owned by Greencastle Lakes Comm Assoc INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) built?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive)?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive)?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) has a dam height of 36 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 Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) last inspected?
Greencastle Lakes (Ballenger Drive) was last inspected on December 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.