Hunters Run Swm Dam
Hunters Run Swm Dam is an earth dam located in Harford County, Maryland, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hunters Run Swm Dam
The primary purpose of Hunters Run Swm Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Hunters Run Hoa / Saddle Ridge Hoa (private). It impounds the Bynum Run near Broadview.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Nearest City | Broadview |
| River/Stream | Bynum Run |
| Coordinates | 39.50243, -76.31401 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hunters Run HOA / Saddle Ridge HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00359 |
| Federal ID | MD00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |