Druid Lake Dam A National Civil Engineering Historic Landmark

摘要

The City of Baltimore, founded in 1729, is rich in culture and heritage as evidenced by many remarkable civil engineering and architectural landmarks including bridges, tall office buildings and dams necessary to support a growing urban center. In the 1800s. Baltimore's small population was served by the Baltimore Water Company, a private company which owned and operated the water distribution system that included several mills dams and springs within the City limits. However, as the City began to experience growth, the water supply facilities could not keep up with the demand. The City purchased the Baltimore Water Company in 1854 and proceeded to construct additional dams and pumping facilities. The Lake Roland Dam was constructed in 1862 on the Jones Falls, however, this new addition could not meet the City's demand for water. The Baltimore City's Water Department decided to construct another reservoir at Druid Hill. When the City of Baltimore bought Druid Hill in 1860 from Lloyd Rogers, the vast estate to the northwest of Mount Royal overlooked a gorgeous view of the City.