Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive)
Key Takeaway
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 385 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | MD00327 |
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
Prince Georges County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive)?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree 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 Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive)?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) is owned by Prince Georges County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) built?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive)?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive)?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree 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 Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) last inspected?
Madison Hill Swm Pond 1 (Silk Tree Drive) was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.