Westlake Village Lake 3
Key Takeaway
Westlake Village Lake 3 is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 7.4% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 476 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | MD00254 |
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
Lancaster Neighborhood Association, Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Westlake Village Lake 3?
Westlake Village Lake 3 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 Westlake Village Lake 3?
Westlake Village Lake 3 is owned by Lancaster Neighborhood Association, Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Westlake Village Lake 3 built?
Westlake Village Lake 3 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Westlake Village Lake 3?
Westlake Village Lake 3 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 Westlake Village Lake 3?
Westlake Village Lake 3 has a dam height of 11 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 Westlake Village Lake 3 last inspected?
Westlake Village Lake 3 was last inspected on September 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.