Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Swm Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Baltimore City, Maryland, the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus Stormwater Management (SWM) Pond is a vital infrastructure serving as a flood risk reduction measure.


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Summary

Designed by KCI Technologies and completed in 2004, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 2.5 acres and is situated within the Moores Run-OS watershed.

With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus SWM Pond undergoes regular inspections and has a rated maximum discharge of 166 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the pond's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. As a critical component of flood risk reduction efforts in the area, this pond plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

Moores Run-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

20

Outlet Gates

Needle - 0

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.