Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)
Key Takeaway
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 74.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00438 |
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
Calvert County Department of Public Works - Roads-
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) 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 Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) is owned by Calvert County Department of Public Works - Roads- (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) built?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen 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 Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive)?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) has a dam height of 30 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 Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) last inspected?
Lake Karylbrook Community Pond (Karen Drive) was last inspected on August 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.