Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616) dam
Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616)
Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616) is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Montgomery, Maryland. This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet, was completed in 2004 by URS Greiner Woodward Clyde and is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. The primary purpose of this levee is to mitigate flooding in the area, making it a crucial asset for safeguarding the community from potential hazards.
The condition of Montclair Manor Levee is currently not rated, but it has a significant hazard potential. With regular inspections every 3 years, the structure is closely monitored to ensure its integrity and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. While the dam's storage capacity and surface area are not specified, its importance in protecting the surrounding area from inundation cannot be overstated.
As a local government-owned structure, Montclair Manor Levee plays a key role in the overall flood management strategy in the region. With its strategic location and design, this levee serves as a critical component in protecting the community from potential water-related disasters. Its construction and maintenance are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in Montgomery, Maryland.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nw Branch Anacostia River Near Colesville | 4 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sherrill Drive Washington | 38 cfs | → |
| Potomac River Near Wash | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Nw Branch Anacostia River Near Hyattsville | 10 cfs | → |
| Hawlings River Near Sandy Spring | 8 cfs | → |
| North East Branch Anacostia River At Riverdale | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616).
Boat launches
- Potomac Hills Street Fairfax County
- Supplee Launch
- Anacostia Park Boat Ramp
- Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
- Rileys Lock Road Darnestown
Campgrounds
- Marsden Tract Campground
- Marsden Tract Group Campsite
- Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Camp Loop D
- Greenbelt Park
- Camp Loop C
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About Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616)
Where does the data for Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Montclair Manor Levee (Asset 14616).