Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam
Key Takeaway
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00389 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Columbia Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam?
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam?
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam is owned by Columbia Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam built?
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam?
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam 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 Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam last inspected?
Hobbits Glen Golf Course Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.