Oakhurst Section 1 Swm Dam (oakhurst Drive)
Oakhurst Section 1 Swm Dam (oakhurst Drive) is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Oakhurst Section 1 Swm Dam (oakhurst Drive)
The primary purpose of Oakhurst Section 1 Swm Dam (oakhurst Drive) 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 Oakhurst Community Association (private). It impounds the Little Patuxent River-tr near Guilford Road.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Guilford Road |
| River/Stream | Little Patuxent River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.16400, -76.82900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Oakhurst Community Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00437 |
| Federal ID | MD00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |