Columbia Gateway Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
Nearest CityIndustrial Park
River/StreamDorsey Run-TR
Coordinates39.17050, -76.80940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage313 acre-ft
Max Storage313 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,820 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHoward Research & Development Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00079
Federal IDMD00079
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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