Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam
Key Takeaway
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 118 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00350 |
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
Town of Piedmont, Wv
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam 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 Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam is owned by Town of Piedmont, Wv (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam built?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam 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 Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam last inspected?
Piedmont Water Supply Intake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.