Milestone Swm Pond No. 4
Key Takeaway
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 64.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | MD00322 |
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
South Charles Realty Corp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milestone Swm Pond No. 4?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 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 Milestone Swm Pond No. 4?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 is owned by South Charles Realty Corp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 built?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Milestone Swm Pond No. 4?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Milestone Swm Pond No. 4?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 has a dam height of 26 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 Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 last inspected?
Milestone Swm Pond No. 4 was last inspected on February 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.