Great Star Drive Swm Dam, also known as Village of River Hill, Section 4 Swm Dam, is a private dam located in Howard County, Maryland.
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Built in 1997 by Gutshick, Little & Weber, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial structure for flood control and water resource management in the area.
Managed and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, Great Star Drive Swm Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. The dam is designed to allow for uncontrolled spillway discharge and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications or emergency action plan updates in recent years.
Situated near the Middle Patuxent River, this private dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding while also contributing to the overall water management efforts in the region. Its presence underscores the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and regulatory oversight in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change on local ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
Middle Patuxent River-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |