Little Youghiogheny Site 6, also known as Broadford, is a local government-owned dam located in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland.
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The dam was completed in 1971 and is primarily used for flood risk reduction along the Broad Ford Run river. Standing at a height of 46 feet with a structural height of 60 feet, the earth dam is supported by a stone core and rock foundation, providing crucial water storage and control capabilities for the area.
With a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1,410 acre-feet, Little Youghiogheny Site 6 covers a surface area of 138 acres and drains a 6.8-square-mile watershed. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 17,000 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2021 rated it as fair, with a moderate risk level.
In terms of safety measures, the dam has an emergency action plan (EAP) in place, although details on its preparation and compliance with guidelines are not provided. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last assessment in May 2021, and the dam is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. With its vital role in flood risk reduction and water management in the region, Little Youghiogheny Site 6 serves as a key infrastructure asset contributing to the resilience of the local community to water-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1160 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
Broad Ford Run |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
138 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
6.8 |
Nid Storage |
5000 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
60 |