Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1988 |
| NID ID | MD00536 |
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 County DEPS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) 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 Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) is owned by Baltimore County DEPS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) built?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) 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 Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) has a dam height of 17 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 Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) last inspected?
Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) was last inspected on April 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.