Chadswood Swm Pond (cross Laurel Drive)
Chadswood Swm Pond (cross Laurel Drive) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chadswood Swm Pond (cross Laurel Drive)
The primary purpose of Chadswood Swm Pond (cross Laurel Drive) 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 Chadswood Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Great Seneca Creek-tr near Germantown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 06/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Germantown |
| River/Stream | Great Seneca Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.18961, -77.22929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Chadswood Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00497 |
| Federal ID | MD00497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |