Holly House Meadows Dam, also known as Lime Kiln Road Dam, is a private earth dam located in Fulton, Maryland along the Patuxent River.
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Built in 1983 by Development Design Consultants, Inc., the dam stands at a height of 20.2 feet and has a length of 545 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2830 cubic feet per second.
The dam is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of June 2018. With a moderate risk level of 3, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a surface area of 3.8 acres, serving as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region.
The presence of Holly House Meadows Dam provides essential flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding area, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Howard County, Maryland. As a privately owned structure, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events along the Patuxent River, safeguarding the community and enhancing the overall water infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
545 |
Dam Height |
20.2 |
River Or Stream |
Patuxent River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Greenbelt Park
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Camp Loop D
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Camp Loop A
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Camp Loop C
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Camp Loop B
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