Holly Hills Section 4 Swm Pond 1

Holly Hills Section 4 Swm Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Frederick County, Maryland, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Holly Hills Section 4 Swm Pond 1

The primary purpose of Holly Hills Section 4 Swm 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 Holly Hills Hoa (private). It impounds the Long Branch near Ijamsville Rd.

The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 01/29/2024.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyFrederick
Nearest CityIjamsville Rd
River/StreamLong Branch
Coordinates39.38972, -77.32472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge4,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHolly Hills HOA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/29/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00375
Federal IDMD00375
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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