Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 is an earth dam located in Baltimore City, Maryland, built in 1888. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18
Amtrak Railroad Culvert 100.18 is a dam in Baltimore City, Maryland. The dam is owned by Amtrak (private). It impounds the Maidens Choice Run-tr.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore City |
| River/Stream | Maidens Choice Run-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.27663, -76.67498 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Amtrak |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00599 |
| Federal ID | MD00599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |