North Creek Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityPrathertown
River/StreamNorth Creek
Coordinates39.19222, -77.19974

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage131 acre-ft
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge380 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMontgomery Village Foundation, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00330
Federal IDMD00330
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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