Lake Whetstone Dam (Montgomery Village Avenue)

Maryland — Montgomery County — Whetstone Run

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
RiverWhetstone Run
Coordinates39.16667, -77.20500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage930 acre-ft
Max Storage930 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMontgomery Village Foundation, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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