Wilde Lake Dam, located in Columbia, Maryland, was completed in 1967 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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This private Earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 280 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 317 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.6 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency and has a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment was deemed satisfactory as of June 2018.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 168 feet, is uncontrolled, and its last inspection took place in June 2019, with a frequency of every three years. Wilde Lake Dam has undergone modifications in 1994 to its foundation. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps available. With its location on the Little Patuxent River-TR and in close proximity to Baltimore District, water resource enthusiasts may find Wilde Lake Dam an intriguing case study for its design, regulation, and risk management considerations.
Years Modified |
1994 - Foundation |
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
Little Patuxent River-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
3.6 |
Nid Storage |
317 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |