Fullerton Reservoir Tanks

Fullerton Reservoir Tanks is an other dam located in Baltimore County, Maryland, built in 2020. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Fullerton Reservoir Tanks

The primary purpose of Fullerton Reservoir Tanks is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Baltimore City Dept Of Public Works (local government). It impounds the Offstream-white Marsh Run-tr near Nottingham.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 2020, the structure is relatively new.

This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/03/2024.

Living Downstream

If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Maryland dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.

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High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Nearest CityNottingham
River/StreamOffstream-white Marsh Run-tr
Coordinates39.37090, -76.49280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Year Completed2020 (6 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBaltimore City Dept of Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00495
Federal IDMD00495
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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