Wheaton Regional Park Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityGlenallen
River/StreamNorthwest Branch-TR
Coordinates39.05490, -77.03820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length733 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,934 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNCPPC Montgomery Parks
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00041
Federal IDMD00041
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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