REDINGTON LAKE DAM - MD00112-3084
Dam Name: REDINGTON LAKE DAM
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 12/19/2016
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Animal Activity
Incident Mechanism 2Sinkhole
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMD00112-3084
Incident DescriptionSinkhole developed at dam crest in line with historic seepage location at downstream toe. Internal erosion assumed to be occuring. Reservoir lowered. Further investigations reveal likely cause of sinkhole is collapsed animal burrow.
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeF
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)F
EAPNR
Dam Height13 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)348.10
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1940
NID NumberMD00112
River NamePATUXENT-TR
Latitude39.0269
Longitude-76.7967
Year Modified
1989
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
