Liberty Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityDaniels City
River/StreamNorth Branch, Patapsco River
Coordinates39.37670, -76.89080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height175 ft
Dam Height175 ft
Dam Length704 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177,000 acre-ft
Max Storage177,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage132,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,106 acres
Drainage Area164 sq mi
Max Discharge100,148 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBaltimore City DPW Reservoir Section
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00003
Federal IDMD00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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