Jennifer Road Swm Route 50 And Route 2 (sha Bmp 020259)
Jennifer Road Swm Route 50 And Route 2 (sha Bmp 020259) is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jennifer Road Swm Route 50 And Route 2 (sha Bmp 020259)
The primary purpose of Jennifer Road Swm Route 50 And Route 2 (sha Bmp 020259) 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 Md Dot State Highway Admin (state). It impounds the Weems Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2020.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| River/Stream | Weems Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.98808, -76.53351 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MD DOT State Highway Admin |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00619 |
| Federal ID | MD00619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |