Broad Creek Dam, located in Harford County, Maryland, was completed in 1948 by Whitman, Requardt & Assoc.
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The dam stands at a height of 36 feet and stretches 330 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 958 acre-feet. Primarily used for recreation, the dam also serves as a water supply source, with a normal storage capacity of 254 acre-feet and a surface area of 40.2 acres.
The dam's spillway, uncontrolled in type, boasts a width of 180 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 28,957 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition and undergoes regular inspections by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. With its picturesque location along Broad Creek and its vital role in recreational activities, Broad Creek Dam remains a significant infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a score of 3, there are no specific risk management measures outlined. Emergency action plans and inundation maps are not readily available, indicating a potential area for improvement in the dam's overall safety preparedness. However, with its history dating back over half a century and its continued importance for both water supply and recreation, Broad Creek Dam stands as a testament to effective dam engineering and management in Maryland.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
Broad Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
40.2 |
Drainage Area |
31 |
Nid Storage |
958 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
Susquehanna River At Conowingo
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5060cfs |
Deer Creek Near Darlington
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96cfs |
Muddy Creek At Castle Fin
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74cfs |
Deer Creek At Rocks
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54cfs |
Bynum Run At Bel Air
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3cfs |
Winters Run Near Benson
|
19cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Flint Ridge
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Conowingo
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Frontier
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Timberline
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Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation
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Dan Beard
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