Emmitsburg Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Nearest City | Emmitsburg |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69591, -77.38854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 487 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,456 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Emmitsburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |