Burnt Mills Dam

Maryland — Montgomery County — Northwest Branch

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
RiverNorthwest Branch
Coordinates39.03103, -77.00654

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMNCPPC-Burnt Mills
Other NameBurnt Mills

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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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