Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond

Moores Run-OS· Baltimore City, Maryland· Built 2004· Earth· 20 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge166 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
Year Modified2004
NID IDMD00390

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 20, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

Baltimore City DPW/FSK Land Corporation

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.