Painters Mill Levee
Painters Mill Levee is an earth dam located in Baltimore County, Maryland, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Painters Mill Levee
The primary purpose of Painters Mill Levee is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Md Dot State Highway Admin Bridge Hydraulics (state). It impounds the Offstream-gwynns Falls near Garrison.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Nearest City | Garrison |
| River/Stream | Offstream-gwynns Falls |
| Coordinates | 39.40750, -76.77510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MD DOT State Highway Admin Bridge Hydraulics |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00484 |
| Federal ID | MD00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |