Daniels Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Nearest City | Ellicott City |
| River/Stream | Patapsco River |
| Coordinates | 39.31477, -76.81619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1833 (193 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 514 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 265 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Central |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |