Rocky Gap Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Dickens |
| River/Stream | Rocky Gap Run |
| Coordinates | 39.70069, -78.66194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,048 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,048 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,381 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 208 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,677 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 | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |