New Germany State Park Dam
Maryland — Garrett County — Poplar Lick Run
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| River | Poplar Lick Run |
| Coordinates | 39.63280, -79.12280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 30, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1930 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Western |
| Other Name | New Germany Lake;Swaugers Mill Dam |
Location Map
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.