Brighton West Swm Pond

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityGaithersburg
River/StreamMuddy Branch
Coordinates39.12130, -77.20940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length610 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge9,406 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Gaithersburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00393
Federal IDMD00393
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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