Masonville Dmcf

Patapsco River-OS· Baltimore City, Maryland· Built 2005· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Masonville Dmcf is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 36.5% in MD)
Dam Length8,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.5K acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDMD00594

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 30, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MD Dam Safety

Ownership

MDOT Maryland Port Administration

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Masonville Dmcf?

Masonville Dmcf 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 Masonville Dmcf?

Masonville Dmcf is owned by MDOT Maryland Port Administration (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Masonville Dmcf built?

Masonville Dmcf was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Masonville Dmcf?

Masonville Dmcf has a dam height of 18 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 Masonville Dmcf last inspected?

Masonville Dmcf was last inspected on July 30, 2018. 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.