Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks
Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks is an other dam located in Baltimore County, Maryland, built in 2007. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pikesville Reservoir Storage Tanks
The primary purpose of Pikesville Reservoir Storage 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 Gwynns Falls-tr-os near Pikesville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard 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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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Nearest City | Pikesville |
| River/Stream | Gwynns Falls-tr-os |
| Coordinates | 39.38590, -76.72890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Baltimore City Dept of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00105 |
| Federal ID | MD00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |