West Farm Regional Swm Pond
West Farm Regional Swm Pond is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Farm Regional Swm Pond
The primary purpose of West Farm Regional 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 Washington Adventist Hospital (private). It impounds the Paint Branch-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Paint Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04775, -76.95887 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,742 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Washington Adventist Hospital |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00597 |
| Federal ID | MD00597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |