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Deep Creek Dam Information
Deep Creek Dam is an earth other dam located about 13 miles from Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland.
The dam, which is on the Deep Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Hydroelectric benefits.
The dam was designed by Charles B. Hawley & Co. and commissioned in 1925 and is currently owned by Brookfield Renewable Energy Group.
Deep Creek Dam Structure
The Deep Creek Dam is approximately 1,300 feet (396 m) long, 85 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of 750,000 cubic yards (573,416 cubic metres).
Deep Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 93,000 acre-ft (114,714 Ml) and maximum capacity of 145,000 acre-ft (178,855 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,500 acres (1,821 ha) and the total catchment area is 63 square miles (163 square kilometres).
Deep Creek Dam Spillway
The dam has a 712 feet (217 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 111458 cubic feet per second (3156 cubic metres per second).
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Deep Creek Dam is in Maryland.
Deep Creek Dam is in Garrett County.
Deep Creek Dam is 85 feet high.
Deep Creek Dam is 1,300 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams