Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)
Key Takeaway
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 781 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1939 |
| NID ID | MD00111 |
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
USDA NRCS
Federal Government
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High Hazard 20 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) 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 Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) is owned by USDA NRCS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) built?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road)?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) 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 Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) last inspected?
Soil Conservation Service Lake (Soil Conservation Road) was last inspected on October 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.