Westlake Village Lake 3, located in Charles, Maryland, is a privately-owned dam constructed in 1984 by Whitman, Requardt & Assoc.
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The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, specifically along the Piney Branch river. With a structural height of 11 feet and a length of 476 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.3 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Westlake Village Lake 3 has been assessed as being in poor condition as of April 2021. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans are currently in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Westlake Village Lake 3 serves as an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam with flood risk reduction as its primary purpose. The dam's location, design, and condition present opportunities for further research on dam safety, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in the face of climate change and changing hydrological patterns.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
476 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
Piney Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.3 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
11 |
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Cedarville State Forest
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Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
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Andrews AFB Military
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