Antietam

Pennsylvania — Adams County — EAST BRANCH ANTIETAM CREEK

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyAdams
RiverEAST BRANCH ANTIETAM CREEK
Coordinates39.81806, -77.45528

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length815 ft
NID Storage866 acre-ft
Max Storage866 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBOROUGH OF WAYNESBORO

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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