Prettyboy Dam

Maryland — Baltimore County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore
Coordinates39.61960, -76.70740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height155 ft
Dam Height155 ft
Dam Length692 ft
NID Storage90,100 acre-ft
Max Storage90,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerGores Mill Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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