Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) dam
Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)
Little Youghiogheny Site 6, also known as Broadford, is a local government-owned dam located in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland. 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.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Near Oakland | 67 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 60 cfs | → |
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 100 cfs | → |
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 17 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek Near Swanton | 154 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford).
Boat launches
- Blue Trail Garrett County
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Mill Run Road Garrett County
- Jockey Hollow
- Somerfield North Boat Ramp
- Tubs Run
Campgrounds
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
Fishing spots
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Snowy Creek
- Deep Creek Lake
- Savage River Reservoir
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Track Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) in the Snoflo app
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About Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford)
Where does the data for Little Youghiogheny Site 6 (Broadford) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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