Lake Kittamaqundi
Lake Kittamaqundi is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Kittamaqundi
The primary purpose of Lake Kittamaqundi is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Columbia Association (private). It impounds the Little Patuxent River near Columbia.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 107 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2025.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | Columbia |
| River/Stream | Little Patuxent River |
| Coordinates | 39.21200, -76.85520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Columbia Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00147 |
| Federal ID | MD00147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |