Banneker Regional Pond is an earth dam located in Baltimore County, Maryland, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Banneker Regional Pond
The primary purpose of Banneker Regional Pond 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 Baltimore County Deprm (local government). It impounds the West Branch Herbert Run near Catonsville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Nearest City | Catonsville |
| River/Stream | West Branch Herbert Run |
| Coordinates | 39.28177, -76.73835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Baltimore County Deprm |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00630 |
| Federal ID | MD00630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |