Jessup Prison Dam

Maryland — Anne Arundel County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAnne Arundel
Coordinates39.14020, -76.77950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMD House of Corrections

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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