Lake Roland Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityBaltimore
River/StreamJones Falls
Coordinates39.37833, -76.64330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length322 ft
Year Completed1861 (165 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,867 acre-ft
Max Storage1,867 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area36 sq mi
Max Discharge41,190 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBaltimore County Dept of Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/27/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00104
Federal IDMD00104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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