Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)
Key Takeaway
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1955 |
| NID ID | MD00024 |
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-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) 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 Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) is owned by MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Eastern (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) built?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) 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 Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy)?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) has a dam height of 17 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 Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) last inspected?
Urieville Dam (Augustine Herman Hwy) was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.