Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityWhite Oak
River/StreamTributary to Paint Branch
Coordinates39.05595, -76.98270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge22 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerM-NCPPC MLK Regional Dam
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00544
Federal IDMD00544
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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