Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (russell Avenue)
Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (russell Avenue) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (russell Avenue)
The primary purpose of Lake Walker Dam - Pond 2 (russell Avenue) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Forest Associates (private). It impounds the Whetstone Run-tr near Montgomery Village.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Montgomery Village |
| River/Stream | Whetstone Run-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.15398, -77.20930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Forest Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00200 |
| Federal ID | MD00200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |