Piney Run Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Springfield Hospital Center |
| River/Stream | Piney Run |
| Coordinates | 39.38800, -76.97610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 624 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,842 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,842 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,036 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 298 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,002 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Carroll Co Recreation and Parks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |