Velvet Hills South Swm Dam
Baltimore County, Maryland (near Owings Mills)
River/Stream: Gwynns Falls-TR
Significant Hazard
Failure could cause economic loss or disruption
Key Facts
Condition Assessment
FairLast inspected: 2022-09-06
Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.
Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.
Location
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Quick Stats
- NID ID
- MD00470
- State
- Maryland (MD)
- Coordinates
- 39.44865, -76.78459
- Age
- 39 years
Nearby Dams
- Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road)Low
- Painters Mill LeveeSignificant
- Queen Annes Village Swm Pond No. 1Significant
- Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation DamLow
- Pikesville Reservoir Storage TanksHigh
- Greenspring East Swm Pond No. 3 (Stream Crossing Road)Low
- Greenspring Quarry DamSignificant
- Mays Chapel ReservoirHigh
External Resources
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.