Fishing Creek Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyFrederick
Nearest CityMountaindale
River/StreamFishing Creek
Coordinates39.52590, -77.46270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length584 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage402 acre-ft
Max Storage402 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge15,634 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Frederick
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00016
Federal IDMD00016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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