Turkey Branch Levee (asset 17673,17674 And 17675)
Turkey Branch Levee (asset 17673,17674 And 17675) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Turkey Branch Levee (asset 17673,17674 And 17675)
The primary purpose of Turkey Branch Levee (asset 17673,17674 And 17675) 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 Aspen Hill Llc (private). It impounds the Turkey Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall. Completed in 1975, 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 03/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Turkey Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.07833, -77.07112 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Aspen Hill LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00601 |
| Federal ID | MD00601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |