Westlake Village Lake 3
Westlake Village Lake 3 is an earth dam located in Charles County, Maryland, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Westlake Village Lake 3
The primary purpose of Westlake Village Lake 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lancaster Neighborhood Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Piney Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 476 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles |
| River/Stream | Piney Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.62716, -76.92818 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 476 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lancaster Neighborhood Association, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00267 |
| Federal ID | MD00267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |