Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing)
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 50.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00091 |
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
AA County DPW
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing)?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) 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 of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing)?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) is owned by AA County DPW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) built?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing)?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) 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 of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing)?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) has a dam height of 22 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 of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) last inspected?
Lake of The Pines (Tarnans Branch Crossing) was last inspected on August 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.