North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue)
Key Takeaway
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 74.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 493 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | MD00335 |
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
Cornerstone Holdings, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue)?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) 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 North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue)?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) is owned by Cornerstone Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) built?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue)?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue)?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) has a dam height of 30 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 North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) last inspected?
North Laurel Park Swm Pond (Sewall Avenue) was last inspected on May 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.