Windgate Swm Dam 3 (burtons Cove Way)
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (burtons Cove Way) is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Windgate Swm Dam 3 (burtons Cove Way)
The primary purpose of Windgate Swm Dam 3 (burtons Cove Way) 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 Windgate Condominium Board Of Directors (private). It impounds the Offstream-weems Creek near West Annapolis.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 213 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 05/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest City | West Annapolis |
| River/Stream | Offstream-weems Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.99490, -76.52577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 213 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Windgate Condominium Board of Directors |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00219 |
| Federal ID | MD00219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |