Wilde Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
Nearest CityColumbia
River/StreamLittle Patuxent River-TR
Coordinates39.22346, -76.85925

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage317 acre-ft
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,869 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerColumbia Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00051
Federal IDMD00051
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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