Tower Oaks

Cabin John Creek-TR· Montgomery, Maryland· Built 1999· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Tower Oaks is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDMD00339

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 11, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

City of Rockville

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tower Oaks?

Tower Oaks 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 Tower Oaks?

Tower Oaks is owned by City of Rockville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tower Oaks built?

Tower Oaks was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Oaks?

Tower Oaks 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 Tower Oaks?

Tower Oaks 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 Tower Oaks last inspected?

Tower Oaks was last inspected on December 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.