Loch Raven Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityLoch Raven
River/StreamGunpowder River
Coordinates39.43050, -76.54360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length623 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145,000 acre-ft
Max Storage145,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage72,700 acre-ft
Surface Area2,400 acres
Drainage Area303 sq mi
Max Discharge173,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBaltimore City DPW Reservoir Section
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00002
Federal IDMD00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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