Burnt Mills Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityUs Rte 29
River/StreamNorthwest Branch
Coordinates39.03102, -77.00654

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge12,285 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMNCPPC-Burnt Mills
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00227
Federal IDMD00227
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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