Hunters Run Swm Dam dam
Hunters Run Swm Dam
Hunters Run Swm Dam, located in Broadview, Maryland, was completed in 1996 by Morris Ritchie and Assoc. (MRA) and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Bynum Run. This earth dam stands at a height of 30.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 46.1 acre-feet, with a spillway width of 3 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 3000 cubic feet per second. The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its satisfactory condition.
With a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it satisfactory, with a moderate risk level of 3. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place, although specific dates for updates and guidelines adherence are yet to be confirmed. The dam's strategic location within Harford County, Maryland, underscores its importance in mitigating flood risks and protecting surrounding communities, making it a key component in water resource and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and management of dams like Hunters Run Swm Dam provides valuable insight into the critical role these structures play in flood control and disaster preparedness. The dam's design, construction, and regulatory oversight highlight the collaborative efforts needed to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding lives and properties from potential water-related hazards. By staying informed and engaged with such key water resource assets, enthusiasts can contribute to the broader conversation on sustainable water management and climate adaptation strategies for a more resilient future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hunters Run Swm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Plumtree Run Near Bel Air | 2 cfs | → |
| Bynum Run At Bel Air | 8 cfs | → |
| Winters Run Near Benson | 27 cfs | → |
| Otter Point Creek Near Edgewood | 57 cfs | → |
| Little Gunpowder Falls At Laurel Brook | 26 cfs | → |
| Long Green Creek At Glen Arm | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunters Run Swm Dam.
Boat launches
- Kennard Avenue Edgewood
- Skippers Point Circle 1614, Edgewood
- Walnut Grove Road 425, Essex
- Rocky Point Road Baltimore County
- Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex
- Dorsey Park
Campgrounds
- Kramer's Gap Outpost
- Ramblewood
- Klondike Outpost
- Haunted Woods Outpost
- Wilderness Iv Outpost
- Canoe Outpost
Fishing spots
Track Hunters Run Swm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hunters Run Swm Dam
Where does the data for Hunters Run Swm Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hunters Run Swm Dam.