Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy)

Seneca Creek· Montgomery, Maryland· Built 1994· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge619 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
Year Modified1994
NID IDMD00543

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 17, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Westphalia Center II LTD PTN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy)?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) 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 Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy)?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) is owned by Westphalia Center II LTD PTN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) built?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy)?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) 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 Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy)?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) has a dam height of 17 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 Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) last inspected?

Seneca Meadows Swm Dam (Seneca Meadows Pkwy) was last inspected on August 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.