Lake Waterford Dam
Lake Waterford Dam is an earth dam located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Waterford Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Waterford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anne Arundel Co-lake Waterford Park (local government). It impounds the Magothy River near Magothy Park Beach.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 507 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel |
| Nearest City | Magothy Park Beach |
| River/Stream | Magothy River |
| Coordinates | 39.11420, -76.55970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 507 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,468 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anne Arundel Co-Lake Waterford Park |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MD00151 |
| Federal ID | MD00151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |