Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue)
Key Takeaway
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1977 |
| NID ID | MD00200 |
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 Forest Associates
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue)?
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) 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 Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue)?
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) is owned by Lake Forest Associates (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) built?
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue)?
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) has a dam height of 17 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 Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) last inspected?
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (Russell Avenue) was last inspected on July 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.