Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) dam
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)
Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) is a privately owned earth dam situated in West Annapolis, Maryland. Constructed in 1994, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet. It serves the purpose of offstream water management for Weems Creek, with a drainage area of 0.02 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 270 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, Windgate Swm Dam 3 has been assessed to have a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and has undergone inspections every three years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2019. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as moderate (3), highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
Overall, Windgate Swm Dam 3 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. As a significant infrastructure for flood control and water storage, it is essential to uphold regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate risks and ensure the continued safety and functionality of this vital structure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands.
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 Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Jabez Branch At Millersville | 0 cfs | → |
| Patuxent River Near Bowie | 107 cfs | → |
| Sawmill Creek At Glen Burnie | 3 cfs | → |
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 12 cfs | → |
| Little Patuxent River At Savage | 29 cfs | → |
| East Branch Herbert Run At Arbutus | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way).
Track Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) in the Snoflo app
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About Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way)
Where does the data for Windgate Swm Dam 3 (Burtons Cove Way) 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
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