The Dobbin Road Stormwater Management Pond, located in Columbia, Maryland, was completed in 1987 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 25.7 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.12 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 183 cubic feet per second.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of the Dobbin Road Swm Pond is marked as poor, with a last inspection date of December 2021. The inspection frequency is set at 3 years, and the spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet. The pond's location near the Little Patuxent River-TR and its association with various industrial parks make it an essential part of the local stormwater management infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Dobbin Road Swm Pond to be a key player in flood risk mitigation efforts in Howard County, Maryland.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
Little Patuxent River-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |