South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake
Key Takeaway
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MD00411 |
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 South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake 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 South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake is owned by AA County DPW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake built?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake 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 South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake has a dam height of 14 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 South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake last inspected?
South River Colony Parcel A Swm Lake was last inspected on September 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.