Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Strawberry Fields
The primary purpose of Strawberry Fields 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 Howard County Parks Dept (local government). It impounds the Rockburn Branch-tr near West Elkridge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 12/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | West Elkridge |
| River/Stream | Rockburn Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.21960, -76.78000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Howard County Parks Dept |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00564 |
| Federal ID | MD00564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |