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Savage River Dam Quick Facts

Location: Garrett, Maryland
Coordinates: 39.5075, -79.13444
River: Savage River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth Rockfill
Commissioned: 1952
Dam Height: 184 ft (56 m)
Dam Length: 1,050 ft (320 m)
Dam Capacity: 31,800 acre-ft (39,225 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Savage River Dam Information

Savage River Dam is an earth rockfill dam located about 5 miles from Luke, Garrett, Maryland.

The dam, which is on the Savage River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by Hazen and Sawyer (2010);US Army Corps of Engineers (orig design) and commissioned in 1952 and is currently owned by Upper Potomac River Commission.

Savage River Dam Structure

The Savage River Dam is approximately 1,050 feet (320 m) long, 184 feet (56 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,400,000 cubic yards (2,599,487 cubic metres).

Savage River Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 20,000 acre-ft (24,670 Ml) and maximum capacity of 31,800 acre-ft (39,225 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 360 acres (146 ha) and the total catchment area is 105 square miles (272 square kilometres).

Savage River Dam Spillway

The dam has a 320 feet (98 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 97200 cubic feet per second (2752 cubic metres per second).

Savage River Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Savage River Dam
Garrett, Maryland
Height (ft)
184
Length (Ft)
1,050
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
31,800
Drainage Area (sq miles)
105
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

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Savage River Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Savage River Dam?

Savage River Dam is in Maryland.

In which county is the Savage River Dam?

Savage River Dam is in Garrett County.

How high is the Savage River Dam?

Savage River Dam is 184 feet high.

How long is the Savage River Dam?

Savage River Dam is 1,050 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

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