Old Loch Raven Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityLoch Raven
River/StreamGunpowder River
Coordinates39.42580, -76.54171

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area303 sq mi
Max Discharge14,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBaltimore City DPW Reservoir Section
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00356
Federal IDMD00356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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