Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18
Key Takeaway
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1888 and is 138 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 57.8% in MD) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2019 |
| NID ID | MD00599 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Amtrak
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18?
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18?
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 is owned by Amtrak (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 built?
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 was completed in 1888, making it 138 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18?
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 last inspected?
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 was last inspected on April 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.