Poolesville Public Golf Course
Key Takeaway
Poolesville Public Golf Course is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2011 |
| NID ID | MD00092 |
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
Montgomery County Revenue Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Poolesville Public Golf Course?
Poolesville Public Golf Course 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 Poolesville Public Golf Course?
Poolesville Public Golf Course is owned by Montgomery County Revenue Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Poolesville Public Golf Course built?
Poolesville Public Golf Course was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Poolesville Public Golf Course?
Poolesville Public Golf Course serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Poolesville Public Golf Course?
Poolesville Public Golf Course has a dam height of 25 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 Poolesville Public Golf Course last inspected?
Poolesville Public Golf Course was last inspected on May 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.