Urbana
Key Takeaway
Urbana is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 60.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,567 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00084 |
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
MD DNR-Fisheries Administration
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Urbana?
Urbana 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 Urbana?
Urbana is owned by MD DNR-Fisheries Administration (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Urbana built?
Urbana was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Urbana?
Urbana 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 Urbana?
Urbana 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 Urbana last inspected?
Urbana was last inspected on October 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.