Prettyboy Dam
Baltimore County, Maryland (near Monkton)
River/Stream: Gunpowder Falls
High Hazard
Failure would likely cause loss of life
Key Facts
Condition Assessment
FairLast inspected: 2024-05-21
Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.
Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.
Location
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Quick Stats
- NID ID
- MD00001
- State
- Maryland (MD)
- Coordinates
- 39.61960, -76.70740
- Age
- 90 years
Nearby Dams
- Roberts Field Basin 2 (North Woods Trail Near Trophy Drive)Significant
- Roberts Field Basin 3 (Sycamore Drive)Significant
- Roberts Field Basin 1 (North Woods Trail At Boxwood)Significant
- Chenoweth Farm PondLow
- Joseph A. Banks Swm PondLow
- Hampstead Industrial Center DamLow
- Forest Lakes No. 1Significant
- Forest Lakes No. 2Significant
External Resources
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.