Maryland Dams
425 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
425
High Hazard
107
25.2%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
92
Average Age
60 yrs
Hazard Classification
High107 (25.2%)
Significant136 (32.0%)
Low181 (42.6%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory127 (29.9%)
Fair143 (33.6%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory92 (21.6%)
Not Rated63 (14.8%)
Federal
14
State
45
Local
166
Private
192
Tallest Dams
- Jennings Randolph Dam296 ft
- Savage River Dam184 ft
- Liberty Dam175 ft
- Prettyboy Dam155 ft
- T. Howard Duckett Dam139 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
- Liberty DamUnsatisfactory
- Druid Hill Lake Reservoir and Storage TanksPoor
- Rocky Gap DamPoor
- Piney Run DamUnsatisfactory
- Warner Gap Hollow DamUnsatisfactory
All Dams in Maryland
Showing 101–107 of 107
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbc Dam Baltimore County | 38 | 1976 | High | Satisfactory |
| Upper Potomac Industrial Park Levee Allegany County | 8 | 2005 | High | Fair |
| Victoria Station Community Lake Calvert County | 27 | 1986 | High | Fair |
| Vista Business Park Washington County | 13 | 2020 | High | Satisfactory |
| Warner Gap Hollow Dam Washington County | 65 | 1902 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Wheaton Branch Storm Water Management Montgomery County | 27 | 1979 | High | Poor |
| Woodlawn Railroad Embankment On Basin Run Cecil County | 40 | 1940 | High | Poor |
PreviousPage 5 of 5
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.