Volvo Hagerstown Swm
Volvo Hagerstown Swm is an earth dam located in Washington County, Maryland, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Volvo Hagerstown Swm
The primary purpose of Volvo Hagerstown Swm is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Volvo Powertrain North America (private). It impounds the Antietam Creek-tr near Kaplan University, Hagerstown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 253 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 03/14/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Kaplan University, Hagerstown |
| River/Stream | Antietam Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.67500, -77.72300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 253 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Volvo Powertrain North America |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00581 |
| Federal ID | MD00581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |