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Quaker Mill Flood Control Dam

Howard CountyMaryland

Quaker Mill Flood Control Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Maryland. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Quaker Mill Flood Control Dam

Quaker Mill Flood Control Dam is a dam in Howard, Maryland. The dam is owned by Howard County (local government). It impounds the Un Trib To Patapsco.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2023.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
River/StreamUn Trib To Patapsco
Coordinates39.27153, -76.81043

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth

Ownership & Safety

OwnerHoward County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Last Inspection06/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00636
Federal IDMD00636
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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