Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond
Key Takeaway
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond is classified as significant hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 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 | 20 ft (taller than 41.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | MD00390 |
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
Baltimore City DPW/FSK Land Corporation
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond is owned by Baltimore City DPW/FSK Land Corporation (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond built?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond last inspected?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond was last inspected on July 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.