Woodmark Community Pond in Howard County, Maryland, is a private masonry dam constructed in 1968 with a primary purpose of providing recreational and aesthetic benefits to the local community.
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The dam stands at a height of 11.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, serving as a serene offstream water feature along the Benson Branch.
Despite its picturesque setting, the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment. Inspections are carried out every five years, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 17 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 30.5 cubic feet per second.
While Woodmark Community Pond offers a tranquil environment for residents, the dam's condition and hazard potential warrant careful monitoring and potentially necessary risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the integrity of the structure. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts may find interest in studying and addressing the challenges faced by this unique water feature within the context of broader climate and water resource management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
11.7 |
River Or Stream |
Offstream-Benson Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |