Perrywood (Water Fowl Way)
Key Takeaway
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 39.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,395 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MD00604 |
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
Perrywood Community Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Perrywood (Water Fowl Way)?
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) 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 Perrywood (Water Fowl Way)?
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) is owned by Perrywood Community Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) built?
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Perrywood (Water Fowl Way)?
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) has a dam height of 19 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 Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) last inspected?
Perrywood (Water Fowl Way) was last inspected on October 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.