Brighton
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Laurel |
| River/Stream | Patuxent River |
| Coordinates | 39.19291, -77.00534 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 77 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |