Savage River Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Nearest City | Luke |
| River/Stream | Savage River |
| Coordinates | 39.50750, -79.13300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 184 ft |
| Dam Height | 184 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Upper Potomac River Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |