Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing)
Key Takeaway
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 686 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | MD00309 |
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 Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing)?
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) 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 Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing)?
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) 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 Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) built?
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) 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.
How tall is Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing)?
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) has a dam height of 27 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 Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) last inspected?
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (Ridgemere Crossing) was last inspected on October 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.