Martin Luther King Jr. Park Dam
Maryland — Montgomery County — Tributary to Paint Branch
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | Tributary to Paint Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.05595, -76.98270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 6, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | M-NCPPC MLK Regional Dam |
Location Map
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.