Broad Creek Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHarford
Nearest CitySummer Homes Along Broad Crk
River/StreamBroad Creek
Coordinates39.69000, -76.26330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage958 acre-ft
Max Storage958 acre-ft
Normal Storage254 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Max Discharge28,957 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBoy Scouts of America-Balt
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00017
Federal IDMD00017
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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