Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road) dam
Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road)
Oaks of Harford (Tollgate Road) is a significant water resource structure located in Harford County, Maryland. This earth dam, completed in 1984, serves as a crucial part of the water supply system for the area. Designed by Morris Ritchie and Assoc. (MRA), this dam on Constant Branch has a height of 43 feet and a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 39.1 acre-feet.
Managed by local government authorities, Oaks of Harford plays a vital role in regulating water flow and ensuring water supply reliability for the region. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular state inspection and enforcement to maintain its integrity and functionality. The risk assessment for this structure indicates a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures in place.
Overall, Oaks of Harford (Tollgate Road) stands as a key component of water resource management in Harford County, serving the primary purpose of water supply. With its strategic location and design, this dam contributes to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the area, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Point Creek Near Edgewood | 57 cfs | → |
| Plumtree Run Near Bel Air | 1 cfs | → |
| Winters Run Near Benson | 16 cfs | → |
| Bynum Run At Bel Air | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Gunpowder Falls At Laurel Brook | 17 cfs | → |
| Honeygo Run Near White Marsh | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road).
Boat launches
- Kennard Avenue Edgewood
- Skippers Point Circle 1614, Edgewood
- Walnut Grove Road 425, Essex
- Rocky Point Road Baltimore County
- Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex
- Inverton Road 2057, Stanbrook
Campgrounds
- Ramblewood
- Kramer's Gap Outpost
- Klondike Outpost
- Haunted Woods Outpost
- Wilderness Iv Outpost
- Canoe Outpost
Fishing spots
Track Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road) in the Snoflo app
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About Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road)
Where does the data for Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road) 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 Low 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 Oaks Of Harford (Tollgate Road).