Jessup Prison Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| River/Stream | Dorsey Run-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.14020, -76.77950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MD House of Corrections |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |