Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive)
Key Takeaway
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 47.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 879 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,787 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1976 |
| NID ID | MD00132 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Salisbury
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive)?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive)?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) is owned by City of Salisbury (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) built?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive)?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive)?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) last inspected?
Beaglin Park Dam (Beaglin Park Drive) was last inspected on August 2, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.