Md Route 104 Swm Pond (sha Bmp 130077)
Md Route 104 Swm Pond (sha Bmp 130077) is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Md Route 104 Swm Pond (sha Bmp 130077)
The primary purpose of Md Route 104 Swm Pond (sha Bmp 130077) 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 Md Dot-state Highway Admin District 1 (state). It impounds the Deep Run-tr.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 12/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| River/Stream | Deep Run-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.22334, -76.80723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MD DOT-State Highway Admin District 1 |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00618 |
| Federal ID | MD00618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |