Christie Estates Swm Dam (lindenwood Drive)
Christie Estates Swm Dam (lindenwood Drive) is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Christie Estates Swm Dam (lindenwood Drive)
The primary purpose of Christie Estates Swm Dam (lindenwood 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 Olney Land Limited Partnership Classic Communitie (private). It impounds the Patuxent River-tr-james Crk near Olney.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Olney |
| River/Stream | Patuxent River-tr-james Crk |
| Coordinates | 39.16238, -77.05097 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Olney Land Limited Partnership Classic Communitie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00520 |
| Federal ID | MD00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |