Victoria Station Community Lake

Graham Creek· Calvert, Maryland· Built 1986· Earth· 27 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Victoria Station Community Lake is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD)
Dam Length	400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	920 acre-ft
Normal Storage	100 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	98 cfs
Year Completed	1986 (40 years old)
Year Modified	2013
NID ID	MD00363

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: August 20, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Victoria Station Homeowers Assoc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Victoria Station Community Lake?

Victoria Station Community Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Victoria Station Community Lake?

Victoria Station Community Lake is owned by Victoria Station Homeowers Assoc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Victoria Station Community Lake built?

Victoria Station Community Lake was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Victoria Station Community Lake?

Victoria Station Community Lake 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 Victoria Station Community Lake?

Victoria Station Community Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Victoria Station Community Lake last inspected?

Victoria Station Community Lake was last inspected on August 20, 2021. 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.