Lake Marian (Woodridge Road)
Key Takeaway
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 92.3% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MD00075 |
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 Marian (Woodridge Road)?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) 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 Marian (Woodridge Road)?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) is owned by Lake Linganore Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) built?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) 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 Marian (Woodridge Road)?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Marian (Woodridge Road)?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) has a dam height of 50 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 Marian (Woodridge Road) last inspected?
Lake Marian (Woodridge Road) was last inspected on July 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.