Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (broadford)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyGarrett
Nearest CityMountain Lake Park
River/StreamBroad Ford Run
Coordinates39.40766, -79.37140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length1,160 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,410 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Oakland
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00036
Federal IDMD00036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Little Youghiogheny Site 3 1.3 mi High Little Youghiogheny Site 1 1.5 mi High Little Youghiogheny Site 2 1.7 mi High Little Youghiogheny Site 5 2.2 mi High Little Youghiogheny Site 7 3.7 mi High Herrington Manor 5.6 mi Low Deep Creek Dam 7.1 mi High Alpine Lake 8.0 mi High Terra Alta Lake 8.5 mi High Waterfront Greens Community Pond 8.9 mi Low