Seven Oaks Swm Dam
Seven Oaks Swm Dam is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Seven Oaks Swm Dam
The primary purpose of Seven Oaks Swm Dam 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 Aa County Dpw (local government). It impounds the Jackson Run, Tr-severn Run.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| River/Stream | Jackson Run, Tr-severn Run |
| Coordinates | 39.10750, -76.70350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,189 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | AA County DPW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00318 |
| Federal ID | MD00318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |