Oaks of Harford (tollgate Road) is an earth dam located in Harford County, Maryland, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Oaks of Harford (tollgate Road)
The primary purpose of Oaks of Harford (tollgate Road) 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 Harford County Dpw (local government). It impounds the Constant Branch near Mccomas.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2024.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Nearest City | Mccomas |
| River/Stream | Constant Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.46454, -76.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Harford County Dpw |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00349 |
| Federal ID | MD00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |