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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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 |