Lake Whetstone Dam (montgomery Village Avenue)

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityMontgomery Village
River/StreamWhetstone Run
Coordinates39.16667, -77.20500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage930 acre-ft
Max Storage930 acre-ft
Normal Storage167 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,730 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMontgomery Village Foundation, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00053
Federal IDMD00053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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