Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam
Key Takeaway
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 84.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | MD00313 |
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
Frederick County Dept. of Solid Waste Management
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm 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 Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam is owned by Frederick County Dept. of Solid Waste Management (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam built?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam 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 Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam last inspected?
Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.