Seneca State Park Dam (seneca Creek Road)

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityDawsonville
River/StreamLong Draught Branch
Coordinates39.14390, -77.25790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,792 acre-ft
Max Storage2,792 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,592 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,727 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Southern
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00087
Federal IDMD00087
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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