New Bald Eagle Road Swm
Key Takeaway
New Bald Eagle Road Swm is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 88.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | MD00591 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MD DOT State Highway Admin
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Bald Eagle Road Swm?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates New Bald Eagle Road Swm?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm is owned by MD DOT State Highway Admin (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Bald Eagle Road Swm built?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 New Bald Eagle Road Swm?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm 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 New Bald Eagle Road Swm?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm has a dam height of 44 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 New Bald Eagle Road Swm last inspected?
New Bald Eagle Road Swm was last inspected on December 23, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.