Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1
Key Takeaway
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 78.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | MD00295 |
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
AA County DPW
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 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 Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 is owned by AA County DPW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 built?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 has a dam height of 34 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 Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 last inspected?
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 was last inspected on October 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.