Velvet Hills South Swm Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityOwings Mills
River/StreamGwynns Falls-TR
Coordinates39.44865, -76.78459

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge410 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBaltimore County DEPRM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00470
Federal IDMD00470
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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