Fairfield East Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityGermantown
River/StreamLittle Seneca Creek-TR
Coordinates39.17625, -77.27667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge960 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBuchanan Partners, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00421
Federal IDMD00421
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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