Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam is a roller-compacted concrete dam located in Frederick County, Maryland, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 365 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Reichs Ford Landfill Swm Dam
The primary purpose of Reichs Ford Landfill 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 Frederick County Dept. of Solid Waste Management (local government). It impounds the East Boyer Run near Reichs Ford Landfill.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 06/12/2017.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Nearest City | Reichs Ford Landfill |
| River/Stream | East Boyer Run |
| Coordinates | 39.37020, -77.34990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Frederick County Dept. of Solid Waste Management |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00355 |
| Federal ID | MD00355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |