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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