Lake Placid Dam (edison Park Drive)
Lake Placid Dam (edison Park Drive) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Placid Dam (edison Park Drive)
The primary purpose of Lake Placid Dam (edison Park Drive) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Gaithersburg (local government). It impounds the Muddy Branch-tr near Tobytown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Tobytown |
| River/Stream | Muddy Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.11000, -77.23667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 323 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Gaithersburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00194 |
| Federal ID | MD00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |