Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road)
Key Takeaway
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 36.5% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00241 |
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
Tower Hill Civic Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road)?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) 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 Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road)?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) is owned by Tower Hill Civic Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) built?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road)?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road)?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) has a dam height of 18 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 Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) last inspected?
Tower Hill Community Pond Dam (Tower Hill Road) was last inspected on March 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.