Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road)
Key Takeaway
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 730 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MD00512 |
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
Prince Georges County DER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road)?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield 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 Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road)?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) is owned by Prince Georges County DER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) built?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road)?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) 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 Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road)?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) has a dam height of 25 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 Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) last inspected?
Stonegate Swm Dam (Cherryfield Road) was last inspected on October 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.