Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks dam
Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks
The Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks in Maryland, completed in 2007, play a crucial role in water supply for the city of Pikesville. Owned by the local government, these gravity dams have a height of 22 feet and a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The primary purpose of these tanks is water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam structure, designed by Buchart Horn, is deemed satisfactory in condition assessment and has a high hazard potential.
Situated along the Gwynns Falls-TR-OS river, the Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks are regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While the risk assessment categorizes the dams as high risk, appropriate risk management measures are in place. The emergency action plan is up to date, meeting guidelines, and the hazard potential is consistently monitored to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding area. Overall, the Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks serve as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, providing essential water supply for the community.
With its location in Baltimore County, Maryland, the Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks stand as a testament to effective water resource management. The conversion of these structures to storage tanks by Buchart Horn has enhanced their functionality and ensured a reliable water supply for the city of Pikesville. With a history of satisfactory condition assessments and high hazard potential management, these tanks demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency in water storage and supply. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks serve as a noteworthy example of infrastructure design and management in the context of water supply and reservoir storage.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gwynns Falls At Villa Nova | 10 cfs | → |
| Jones Falls At Sorrento | 8 cfs | → |
| Gwynns Falls Near Delight | 2 cfs | → |
| Dead Run At Franklintown | 1 cfs | → |
| Patapsco River At Hollofield | 48 cfs | → |
| Baisman Run At Broadmoor | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks.
Track Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks
Where does the data for Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks.