Summit Lake Church Camp Dam dam
Summit Lake Church Camp Dam
Summit Lake Church Camp Dam, nestled in Emmitsburg, Maryland, stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and recreational enjoyment. Built in 1930, this private dam serves as a focal point for outdoor activities, offering a serene 4.3-acre surface area for campers and visitors to immerse themselves in nature. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam provides a tranquil setting for individuals to engage in various water-based activities while surrounded by the picturesque beauty of Frederick County.
Despite its age, Summit Lake Church Camp Dam has undergone recent structural modifications in 2020 to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam remains a reliable and secure feature of the landscape. The dam's earth core type, buttress design, and uncontrolled spillway contribute to its unique character and blend seamlessly with the offstream location along Little Owens Creek.
Managed by Maryland's Dam Safety regulatory agency, the Summit Lake Church Camp Dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also serves as a symbol of responsible stewardship of water resources. The dam's stable condition, regular inspections, and adherence to state permitting and enforcement guidelines underscore its commitment to preserving the surrounding ecosystem while providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit.
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 Summit Lake Church Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monocacy River At Bridgeport | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville | 27 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro | 49 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick | 151 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek Near Middletown | 22 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick | 237 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Lake Church Camp Dam.
Boat launches
- Catoctin Hollow Road 13916, Frederick County
- Big Red Trail Mount Lena
- Frederick
- Long Pine
- Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir
- Taylors Landing
Campgrounds
- Adirondack Shelters Camping Area
- Poplar Grove I Group Camping Area
- Poplar Grove Ii Group Camping Area
- Owens Creek Campground
- Camp Greentop
- Owens Creek - Catoctin Mountain National Park
Fishing spots
- Little Owens Creek
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Culler Lake
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
Paddle runs
Track Summit Lake Church Camp Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Summit Lake Church Camp Dam
Where does the data for Summit Lake Church Camp Dam 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 Low 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Summit Lake Church Camp Dam.