Deep Creek Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest City | Friendsville |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.50942, -79.39108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111,458 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |