Prettyboy Reservoir, Public water reservoir in Hampstead, Maryland, United States
Prettyboy Reservoir spans 1,500 acres within Baltimore County, featuring extensive forests, rolling hills, and numerous hiking trails along its shoreline.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works completed the construction of Prettyboy Dam in 1932 to address the growing water needs of the metropolitan area.
Local residents gather at designated spots around the reservoir for fishing activities, targeting species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and sunfish.
The reservoir supplies 61 percent of drinking water to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and northern Anne Arundel County through its connection with Loch Raven Reservoir.
The name originates from a settler's horse that drowned in a nearby creek, leading to the permanent designation of this significant water resource.
Location: Maryland
Website: https://prettyboyreservoir.org/
Website: https://prettyboyreservoir.org
GPS coordinates: 39.62058,-76.70313
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:00
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