Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond

Gunners Branch· Montgomery, Maryland· Built 1987· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 47.7% in MD)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge263 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDMD00331

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Montgomery Community College

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond 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 Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond is owned by Montgomery Community College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond built?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond 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 Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond has a dam height of 21 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 Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond last inspected?

Montgomery College - Germantown Campus - SWM Pond was last inspected on September 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.