Daniels Dam
Key Takeaway
Daniels Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1833 and is 193 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 67.4% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 514 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 266 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1833 (193 years old) |
| NID ID | MD00136 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Central
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Daniels Dam?
Daniels Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Daniels Dam?
Daniels Dam is owned by MD DNR-Public Lands, Engineering & Constr-Central (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daniels Dam built?
Daniels Dam was completed in 1833, making it 193 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 Daniels Dam?
Daniels Dam 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 Daniels Dam?
Daniels Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Daniels Dam last inspected?
Daniels Dam was last inspected on May 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.