Located in Owings Mills, Maryland, the Pleasant Hills Swm Dam (Gentlebrook Road) is a local government-owned structure designed by D.S.
Thaler and Associates, Inc. Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 108.98 acre-feet, providing flood risk reduction along the Gwynns Falls-TR river or stream.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has not been given a condition assessment rating as of the most recent inspection in April 2021. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and Needle - 0 outlet gates, the Pleasant Hills Swm Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the Baltimore County area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design of this essential infrastructure.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
Gwynns Falls-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.21 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Gwynns Falls Near Delight
|
4cfs |
Gwynns Falls At Glyndon
|
0cfs |
Piney Run At Dover
|
27cfs |
Gwynns Falls At Villa Nova
|
89cfs |
North Branch Patapsco River At Cedarhurst
|
129cfs |
Beaver Run Near Finksburg
|
25cfs |