Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam
Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam is an earth dam located in Baltimore County, Maryland, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Fretterd Miltary Reservation Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Maryland Military Department (state). It impounds the North Branch Patapsco River-tr near Glen Falls.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 03/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Baltimore |
| Nearest City | Glen Falls |
| River/Stream | North Branch Patapsco River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.49484, -76.84587 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Maryland Military Department |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00160 |
| Federal ID | MD00160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |