New Germany State Park Dam

Maryland — Garrett County — Poplar Lick Run

Location

StateMaryland
CountyGarrett
RiverPoplar Lick Run
Coordinates39.63280, -79.12280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length164 ft
NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Western
Other NameNew Germany Lake;Swaugers Mill Dam

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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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