Montebello Waste Water Lake
Key Takeaway
Montebello Waste Water Lake is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.6% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 915 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1915 |
| NID ID | MD00110 |
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
Baltimore City DPW Reservoir Section
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Montebello Waste Water Lake?
Montebello Waste Water Lake 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 Montebello Waste Water Lake?
Montebello Waste Water Lake is owned by Baltimore City DPW Reservoir Section (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Montebello Waste Water Lake built?
Montebello Waste Water Lake was completed in 1915, making it 111 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Montebello Waste Water Lake?
Montebello Waste Water Lake has a dam height of 46 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 Montebello Waste Water Lake last inspected?
Montebello Waste Water Lake was last inspected on August 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.