Wilde Lake Dam
Maryland — Howard County — Little Patuxent River-TR
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| River | Little Patuxent River-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.22346, -76.85925 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Columbia Association |
| Other Name | Wilde Lake |
Location Map
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.