Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)
Key Takeaway
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing 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 | 34 ft (taller than 78.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | MD00534 |
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
Diversified- Greenspring Ave Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing 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 Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) is owned by Diversified- Greenspring Ave Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) built?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing 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 Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing 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 Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) has a dam height of 34 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 Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) last inspected?
Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road) was last inspected on May 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.