Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr
Key Takeaway
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 21.8% in MD) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00617 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Summit Creek Homes Assoc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr is owned by Summit Creek Homes Assoc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr built?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr 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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr has a dam height of 15 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 Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr last inspected?
Summit Creek - Mount Auburn Dr was last inspected on July 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.