Park Retreat Swm Pond
Key Takeaway
Park Retreat Swm Pond is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | MD00549 |
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
Anne Arundel County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Park Retreat Swm Pond?
Park Retreat 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 Park Retreat Swm Pond?
Park Retreat Swm Pond is owned by Anne Arundel County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Park Retreat Swm Pond built?
Park Retreat Swm Pond was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Park Retreat Swm Pond?
Park Retreat 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 Park Retreat Swm Pond?
Park Retreat Swm Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Park Retreat Swm Pond last inspected?
Park Retreat Swm Pond was last inspected on December 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.