Wheaton Branch Storm Water Management
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Silver Spring |
| River/Stream | Sligo Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.02442, -77.03762 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,174 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,825 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Montgomery County DEP |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |