RIAWALKIN POND - MD00213-3079
Dam Name: RIAWALKIN POND
State: MD
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/29/2016
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDMD00213-3079
Incident DescriptionDam overtopped after six inch rainfall causing erosion of downstream embankment
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height12 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)91.00
Surface Area (acres)12.00
Year Completed1950
NID NumberMD00213
River NameROCKAWALKING CREEK
Latitude38.3678
Longitude-75.6749
Year Modified
1996
Regulatory Agency(ies)MD DAM SAFETY
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Information SourcesMDE Dam Safety Program
