Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond
Key Takeaway
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 779 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1975 |
| NID ID | MD00169 |
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
Jos A Bank Mfg Company Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond 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 Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond is owned by Jos A Bank Mfg Company Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond built?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond 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 Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond 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 Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond last inspected?
Joseph A. Banks Swm Pond was last inspected on February 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.