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Hazard MD

Fiber Optic Pipe Hazards

Patapsco - 2. Daniels Dam through Elkridge (MD)

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Gauge Conditions

Patapsco River at Hollofield, MD Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 1,800.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

As the river is adjusting from the removal of the Simkins/Thistle Dam just downstream, it has exposed two fiber-optic pipes. Although our group was able to easily find a slot over them, if not corrected, over time they will eventually become a strainer hazard