Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive)
Key Takeaway
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.5% in MD) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | MD00538 |
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
City of Gaithersburg
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive)?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) 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 Varuna (Lakelands Drive)?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) is owned by City of Gaithersburg (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) built?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Varuna (Lakelands Drive)?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive)?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) has a dam height of 18 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 Varuna (Lakelands Drive) last inspected?
Lake Varuna (Lakelands Drive) was last inspected on April 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.