Fedex Field Pond No.
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1, also known as Redskins Stadium Swm Pond, is a private earth dam located in Brightseat, Maryland. Constructed in 1997 by Greenhorne and O'Mara/Rand Postell, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Southwest Branch-TR river or stream. With a structural height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, it has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 0.67 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Fedex Field Pond No. 1 remains regulated and inspected by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 400 cubic feet per second. In case of emergencies, the dam is equipped with needle outlet gates for water release. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this water resource structure plays a crucial role in managing flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
Southwest Branch-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.67 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
35 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Loop B
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Camp Loop A
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Camp Loop C
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Camp Loop D
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Greenbelt Park
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Andrews AFB Military
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