Centennial Park Dam

Howard County, Maryland (near Columbia)

River/Stream: Little Patuxent River-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
1,025 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,519 acre-ft
Year Completed
1985
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
13,897 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-04-04

Hazard Classification: High — 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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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.