Lake Centennial (Maryland)
| Centennial Lake | |
|---|---|
Little Patuxent River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 54 acres (22 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 344 ft (105 m)[1] |
Centennial Lake is a man-made 54-acre (220,000 m2)
Little Patuxent River. The lake and the park feature a dam, a wildlife area, a walking trail, boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. The park is owned by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks.[2]
The lake is used by the county and state for the conservation of various types of fish, such as trout and bass, with fishing restrictions implemented, though an overabundance has resulted in restrictions being lifted at times. Currently, normal non-tidal Maryland Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations apply.[citation needed]
History
In 1969, the County attempted to purchase by condemnation, 64 acres of the land occupying Centennial Park from a company run by the land speculator
Wilde Lake as an example to recommend reuse of storm water runoff from Columbia's reservoir systems for residential drinking water to save on development costs.[7] On 1 December 2013, the lake was temporarily closed following the drowning of a man.[8]
In late Fall 2015, the lake was lowered nearly 10 feet to accommodate repairs to the dam riser gates. It was restored to normal levels in January 2016.
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Centennial (Maryland)
- ^ "Centennial Lake, Fishing Maryland". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "Kline Farmhouse Ruins HO-136" (PDF). Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Howard County Seeks To Buy Land Kline Owns". The Washington Post. 20 February 1975.
- ^ Kevin Thomas (14 June 1992). "Firms and profits flourished on Columbia's fertile ground". The Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Barbara Kellner. Columbia. p. 95.
- ^ Office of research and Monitoring, Environmental Protection Agency (January 1973). The Beneficial use of Storwater.
- ^ "Centennial Park closed after drowning". The Frederick News Post. 15 December 2013.