Industrial Dam (Blue Bridge)

Maryland — Allegany County — Potomac River (North Branch)

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
RiverPotomac River (North Branch)
Coordinates39.64860, -78.76610

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage1,467 acre-ft
Max Storage1,467 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2019
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Cumberland
Other NameCumberland Dam;Kelly Springfield Dam;Potomac River

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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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