Lake Anita Louise
Key Takeaway
Lake Anita Louise 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 | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00073 |
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
Lake Linganore Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Anita Louise?
Lake Anita Louise 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 Lake Anita Louise?
Lake Anita Louise is owned by Lake Linganore Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Anita Louise built?
Lake Anita Louise 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 Lake Anita Louise?
Lake Anita Louise serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Anita Louise?
Lake Anita Louise has a dam height of 40 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 Lake Anita Louise last inspected?
Lake Anita Louise was last inspected on July 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.