Lake Placid Dam (edison Park Drive)

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityTobytown
River/StreamMuddy Branch-TR
Coordinates39.11000, -77.23667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge323 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gaithersburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMD00194
Federal IDMD00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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