Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1
Key Takeaway
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 754 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | MD00400 |
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
Baltimore County DEPRM
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 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 Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 is owned by Baltimore County DEPRM (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 built?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 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 Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 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 Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 last inspected?
Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1 was last inspected on December 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.