Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert
Key Takeaway
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert is classified as high hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 16 ft (taller than 29.7% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,070 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1949 |
| NID ID | MD00432 |
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 Cumberland
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert 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 Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert is owned by City of Cumberland (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert built?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert has a dam height of 16 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 Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert last inspected?
Dry Run Detention Dam and Culvert was last inspected on December 1, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.