Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane)
Key Takeaway
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | MD00381 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Bowie
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane)?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane)?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) is owned by City of Bowie (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) built?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane)?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane)?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) 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 Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) last inspected?
Tall Oaks Crossing (Peach Tree Lane) was last inspected on December 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.