SOCIAL SECURITY WOODLAWN DAM - MD00471-3087
Dam Name: SOCIAL SECURITY WOODLAWN DAM
State: MD
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Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/08/2011
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure
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Incident IDMD00471-3087
Incident DescriptionConcrete chute spillway on earth embankment undermined, resulting in spillway damage and loss of embankment material.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)
EAP
Dam Height13 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)10.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed
NID NumberMD00471
River Name
Latitude39.3108
Longitude-76.7248
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Incident Report Produced
Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
