Brighton West Swm Pond

Montgomery County, Maryland (near Gaithersburg)

River/Stream: Muddy Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
610 ft
Reservoir Storage
135 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
9,406 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-29

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00393
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.12130, -77.20940
Age
51 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.