Columbia Gateway Dam

Maryland — Howard County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
Coordinates39.17050, -76.80940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage313 acre-ft
Max Storage313 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerHoward Research & Development Corporation

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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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