Savage River Dam

Maryland — Garrett County

Location

StateMaryland
CountyGarrett
Coordinates39.50750, -79.13300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height184 ft
Dam Height184 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage31,800 acre-ft
Max Storage31,800 acre-ft
Surface Area360 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUpper Potomac River Commission

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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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