Wilde Lake Dam

Howard County, Maryland (near Columbia)

River/Stream: Little Patuxent River-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
280 ft
Reservoir Storage
317 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,869 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-30

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MD00051
State
Maryland (MD)
Coordinates
39.22346, -76.85925
Age
59 years

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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.