Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (ridgemere Crossing)
Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (ridgemere Crossing) 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 Upper Dam / Pond #2 (ridgemere Crossing)
The primary purpose of Russett Center Upper Dam / Pond #2 (ridgemere Crossing) 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 near Russett Green Dam 0.2 Mi D/s.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 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.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest City | Russett Green Dam 0.2 Mi D/s |
| River/Stream | Little Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.10450, -76.80400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 686 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 | MD00351 |
| Federal ID | MD00351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |