The Frederick Research Park Lot 4 Stormwater Management (SWM) Pond is a key infrastructure designed by Macris, Hendricks, and Glascock to address flood risk reduction in the Wormans Mill Industrial Park area of Frederick, Maryland.
Completed in 1990, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles. The pond serves as a crucial flood control measure along the Mononocacy River-TR, with a spillway width of 60 feet for uncontrolled water discharge.
Despite its important role in mitigating flood risks, the SWM Pond at Frederick Research Park Lot 4 is currently in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential due to its age and structural integrity. The last inspection in August 2021 revealed a need for improvement, and the structure has been modified in 2008 for seismic considerations. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), there is a pressing need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure for the surrounding community and environment.
Wind
Humidity
Years Modified |
2008 - Seismic |
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
Mononocacy River-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick
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5490cfs |
Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick
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6310cfs |
Catoctin Creek Near Middletown
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194cfs |
Bennett Creek At Park Mills
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142cfs |
Potomac River At Point Of Rocks
|
17100cfs |
Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville
|
345cfs |
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Gambrill State Park
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Manor Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
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Dahlgren Backpack Camping Area
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