Karington Swm Dam
Key Takeaway
Karington Swm Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | MD00528 |
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
Tom Milbourne
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Karington Swm Dam?
Karington Swm Dam 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 Karington Swm Dam?
Karington Swm Dam is owned by Tom Milbourne (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Karington Swm Dam built?
Karington Swm Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Karington Swm Dam?
Karington Swm Dam 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 Karington Swm Dam?
Karington Swm Dam 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.