Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1
Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1
The primary purpose of Russett Center Lower Dam / Pond #1 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 Little Patuxent River-tr.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/02/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| River/Stream | Little Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.10850, -76.79870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 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 | 07/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00324 |
| Federal ID | MD00324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |