Little Youghiogheny Site 2, also known as Geroski Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Oakland, Maryland, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Cherry Glade Run.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 610 feet, with a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency.
This dam, located in Garrett County, Maryland, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and slide gates for water release. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 2720 cubic feet per second, serving a drainage area of 0.5 square miles. With a surface area of 3.4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, Little Youghiogheny Site 2 remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
In terms of emergency preparedness, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is not specified, but it has undergone regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in May 2021. Despite the moderate risk assessment rating, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. As a significant structure in the area, Little Youghiogheny Site 2 highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
Cherry Glade Run |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
222 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |