Hunting Creek Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick |
| Nearest City | Thurmont |
| River/Stream | Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.62780, -77.45650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 787 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,263 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 771 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Western |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |