Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)
Key Takeaway
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 55.9% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 213 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | MD00326 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Windgate Condominium Board of Directors
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)?
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)?
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) is owned by Windgate Condominium Board of Directors (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) built?
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)?
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) has a dam height of 23 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 Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) last inspected?
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) was last inspected on May 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.