Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive)
Key Takeaway
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1975 |
| NID ID | MD00019 |
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
Indian Acres of Chesapeake Bay
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive)?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly 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 Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive)?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) is owned by Indian Acres of Chesapeake Bay (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) built?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive)?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive)?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) has a dam height of 15 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 Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) last inspected?
Indian Acres of The Chesapeake Bay (Holly Drive) was last inspected on January 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.