Frederick Research Park Lot 4 Swm Pond
Frederick Research Park Lot 4 Swm Pond is an earth dam located in Frederick County, Maryland, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frederick Research Park Lot 4 Swm Pond
The primary purpose of Frederick Research Park Lot 4 Swm Pond 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 Ausherman Development Corporation Ii (private). It impounds the Mononocacy River-tr near Wormans Mill Industrial Park.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 08/04/2021.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Nearest City | Wormans Mill Industrial Park |
| River/Stream | Mononocacy River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.44298, -77.40528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,745 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ausherman Development Corporation II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00554 |
| Federal ID | MD00554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |