Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | MD00544 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
M-NCPPC MLK Regional Dam
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam is owned by M-NCPPC MLK Regional Dam (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam built?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam last inspected?
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam was last inspected on October 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.