Jessup Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Jessup Park Dam is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 663 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 313 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | MD00425 |
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
Francis O. Day Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jessup Park Dam?
Jessup Park Dam 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 Jessup Park Dam?
Jessup Park Dam is owned by Francis O. Day Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jessup Park Dam built?
Jessup Park Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Jessup Park Dam?
Jessup Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jessup Park Dam?
Jessup Park Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Jessup Park Dam last inspected?
Jessup Park Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.