Tower Oaks is a local government-owned Earth dam located in Montgomery County, Maryland, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along the Cabin John Creek-TR.
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Humidity
Built in 1999 by Loiderman & Assoc, this dam stands at 25 feet in height and stretches 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 2.5 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is of the uncontrolled type, allowing for a maximum discharge of 1300 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Tower Oaks is subject to regular state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Maryland Dam Safety agency to ensure its continued safety and efficacy. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a level of risk management measures in place. With its strategic location and purposeful design, Tower Oaks serves as a vital infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
Cabin John Creek-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
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Marsden Tract Group Campsite
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Marsden Tract Campground
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Lake Fairfax
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