Roberts Field Basin 2 (north Woods Trail Near Trophy Drive)
Roberts Field Basin 2 (north Woods Trail Near Trophy Drive) is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Maryland, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Roberts Field Basin 2 (north Woods Trail Near Trophy Drive)
The primary purpose of Roberts Field Basin 2 (north Woods Trail Near Trophy 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 Town Of Hampstead (local government). It impounds the Piney Run near Hampstead.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Hampstead |
| River/Stream | Piney Run |
| Coordinates | 39.59844, -76.83668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 716 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Hampstead |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00504 |
| Federal ID | MD00504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |